Paul Cézanne: 1839-1906: Pioneer of Modernism

Paul Cézanne: 1839-1906: Pioneer of Modernism
Paintwork pioneer: The anchorman of modernism

In the latter half of the 19th century, in the verdant countryside near Aix-en-Provence, Paul CÃ©zanne (1839â€“1906), busily plied his brush to landscapes and still lifes that would become anchors of modern art. With compact, intense dabs of paint and bold new approaches to light and space, he mediated the way from Impressionism to the defining movements of the early 20th century and became, in the words of both Matisse and Picasso, â€œfather of us all.â€

This fresh artist introduction selects key works from CÃ©zanneâ€™s oevure to understand his development, innovation, and crucial influence on modern art. From compositions of fruits and pears to scenes of outdoor bathers, we trace his experimentation with color, perspective, and texture to evoke â€œa harmony parallel to Nature,â€ as well as the very process of seeing and recording.

Along the way, we discover CÃ©zanneâ€™s celebrated Card Players, his layering of warm and cool hues to build up form and surface, and the geometric rigor of his landscapes from the vicinity of Aix-en-Provence, as bright with the light of southern France as they are bold with a radical new rendering of dimensions and depth.

About the series:
Each book in TASCHENâ€™s Basic Art series features:
- a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance
- a concise biography
- approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions
Country USA
Brand Taschen
Manufacturer Taschen America Llc
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber YES24320121
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9783836530170
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Taschen
Manufacturer	Taschen America Llc
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	YES24320121
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9783836530170
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Paul Cézanne: 1839-1906: Pioneer of Modernism

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