Welcome to the rich and storied world of the Moulin Rouge, one of Paris’ most iconic cabarets for nearly 150 years. Experience this venue’s art like never before with
The Art of the Moulin Rouge
.
Through the ages, artists of all kinds have been attracted to the vibrancy and vivacity of the Moulin Rouge.
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
found inspiration in the Cancan and the impertinence of La Belle Epoque or “The Beautiful Era” that was late 19th-Century Paris.
During the 1920s, Mistinguett
, the “Queen of the Dance Hall” played muse to the young sketcher
Gesmar
Since then, artists have continued to produce
hundreds of paintings
,
prints
posters
, and
drawings
that capture life as a performer in one of the most
iconic venues in the world
. Fans of Toulouse-Lautrec and the Moulin Rouge will enjoy
Filled with
coloring pages
dot-to-dot puzzles
color-by-number
templates
based on the theatre’s most famous posters
and program art, coloring enthusiasts will enjoy adding their own unique spin to these legendary and symbolic works of post-impressionism.
Following a brief introduction to color theory and ideas for working in different color mediums,
present-day artists embark on a creative journey
through time to celebrate the
lush lifestyles that epitomize Parisian culture
as seen through the portals of the storied Moulin Rouge. Thirty full-color Moulin Rouge postcards are also included in this beautiful book.