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Cézanne: The First Modern Painter
Michel Hoog
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Description for Cézanne: The First Modern Painter
Paperback. A study of Paul Cezanne. Mocked by critics, he withdrew to Provence where he laboured quietly until hailed as the father of a new art. His work is shown in this book in full colour, his story is recounted by friends, critics and himself. Series: New Horizons S. Num Pages: 176 pages, 215 illustrations, 147 in colour. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; ACVT; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 176 x 126 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
Paul Cézanne – a solitary genius who overcame opposition from his family, friends and the official Salon – made painting the sole preoccupation of his life. He worked unceasingly to realize his vision of a 'harmony parallel to nature', investigating the logic of colours and re-creating space.
Mocked by Parisian critics, he withdrew to Provence where he laboured quietly until a later generation hailed him as the father of a new art.
Here is his story, told in his own words, in those of his friends, and in the accolades of great artists, philosophers ... Read more
Paul Cézanne – a solitary genius who overcame opposition from his family, friends and the official Salon – made painting the sole preoccupation of his life. He worked unceasingly to realize his vision of a 'harmony parallel to nature', investigating the logic of colours and re-creating space.
Mocked by Parisian critics, he withdrew to Provence where he laboured quietly until a later generation hailed him as the father of a new art.
Here is his story, told in his own words, in those of his friends, and in the accolades of great artists, philosophers ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Series
New Horizons S.
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500300374
SKU
V9780500300374
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About Michel Hoog
Michel Hoog was a professor at the Ecole du Louvre since 1971 and curator of the Musée de l'Orangerie until his death in 1992. Rosemary Stonehewer is a well respected translator.
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