Modern painting founders

Author: Editorial Board of "The Art Treasury of First Influence"
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Paul Cézanne (1839-1906), a representative painter of Post-Impressionism. He dedicated his life to pursuing expressive forms, making innovative contributions to the use of color and art, earning the title "Father of Modern Painting." Cézanne's works are rich in color and possess a natural, full composition. His representative work, "The House of the Suicides," is simple yet powerful, conveying a sense of peace and stability. In his still-life painting, "Apples and Oranges," the arrangement of form and color is skillfully executed, brimming with vitality.
Paul Cézanne's life was one of relentless research, contemplation, and labor at his easel. Born on January 19, 1839, in the small town of Aix in southern France, he was the son of a hat factory owner who later became a banker. Cézanne was born and raised in Aix, making it his lifelong home. During his youth, he studied in Paris, seeking role models, companions, and kindred spirits among the Louvre and the art circles. He never traveled far from his homeland, shielded by his affluent father, even escaping military service. After his father's death, he became the heir to a substantial fortune.
This art album features a selection of Cézanne's timeless paintings, each accompanied by detailed information such as the title, commentary, creation date, material, dimensions, technique, collector, and influence index, making it a treasured resource. The album is beautifully designed and printed, with the introductory section "Approaching Chinese Painting" offering readers insights into the painting, appreciation, and collection of Chinese art, as well as guidance on how to use this book.