Cezanne - Paperback

by Arthur Cohen (Compiled by), Arthur Cohen (Introduction by), Paul Cezanne (Author)

Discover the revolutionary vision of Paul Cezanne (1839-1906), the French painter whose searching approach to color, form, and structure helped transform modern art. This pocket guide traces his journey from early experimentation to the landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and bathers that inspired generations of artists, including Picasso and Matisse. Learn what to look for in Cezanne's carefully balanced compositions, shifting viewpoints, and distinctive brushwork, while exploring the ideas that made him a vital bridge between Impressionism and Cubism. Engaging biographical details, revealing anecdotes, a personal portrait, memorable quotations, and a focused examination of a major work bring his artistic world vividly to life. With more than 65 full-color reproductions, this compact volume offers an illuminating introduction to one of the founding figures of modern painting.

Author Biography

Paul Cezanne was a French painter whose radical approach to form, color, and pictorial structure helped transform modern art. Although associated with Impressionism, he moved beyond its emphasis on fleeting visual effects to explore the underlying geometry and solidity of the visible world. His paintings profoundly influenced Cubism and generations of modern artists, earning him a pivotal place between Impressionism and twentieth-century abstraction.