Post-Impressionism--Cezanne


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Paul Cezanne **

 Throughout history a variety of artistic styles have developed. One of these styles was post-impressionism. During the late 19th century, post-impressionism began to focus on the concept of individuality, and encouraged artists to use the scientific perception of color within their works. Post-impressionism emphasized self expression, motivating artists such as Paul Cezanne, to achieve a more personal and concrete form of expression. Due to their significant achievements, artists helped post-impression become a new development of modern art.

Also known as the father of modern art, Paul Cezanne was one of the most influential artists during the post-impressionism period. In his early years, Cezanne began working with Picasso and at the same time, became strongly influenced by the impressionist, Camille Pissarro. Cezanne was the master of still life, portraits, genre paintings and landscapes. He used flattening forms and provided multiple perspectives within his paintings and focused on the structure, shapes and forms of his subjects which enabled him to "open the doors for abstract art" (ABC-CLIO)  His Works media type="youtube" key="PRmqLsbN6Sw" width="425" height="350"

//The House of Père Lacroix in Auvers// This is one of Paul Cezanne’s greatest abstract paintings. This painting was influenced by Pissarro who told Cezanne to paint only with primary colors. Cezanne uses contrasts between greens and yellows and uses a vertical drag of the brush to create a watery reflection. The light in the painting emphasizes the planes of the building, which is shaded with blues, greens and mauves. Cezanne used oil paints on a canvas to create an amazing piece during the period of Post Impressionism.

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