Books with title Paul Cezanne

Meet Artist Paul Cezanne!Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9).Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of Paul Cezanne's actual works, give children a light yet realistic overview of this artist's life and style.

Paul Cézanne is considered the father of modern art, but his road to artistic immortality was paved with professional obstacles and self-doubt. Born to a wealthy family, Cézanne turned his back on his father s banking business and moved to Paris to pursue a career as an artist. The rigid style of traditional painting did not interest him. He believed all the rules prevented artists from fully expressing themselves. Rather than conform, he fell in with a group of maverick artists known as the Impressionists. What set Cézanne apart was his use of color and light. He also took his canvases outside to paint in natural light. Cézanne worked in anonymity for most of his life, struggling with critical rejection, destroyed friendships, and isolation. It wasn t until after his death that he earned the recognition that had eluded him in life.

The Eye on Art series is intended to assist readers in understanding the various roles of art in society; each volume offers an in-depth exploration of a major artistic movement, medium, figure, or profession.; This new title in Lucent's Eye on Art series explores the life and works of nineteenth-century visionary artist Paul Cezanne. Although Cezanne did not gain recognition until late in his life, today his paintings sell for tens of millions of dollars and h; The creative impulse is an ancient and enduring feature of human expression. Art serves many purposes: to beautify, record, reflect, enlighten, and celebrate our existence. Eye on Art examines the rich and varied world of art. Major art movements, the art

Its strange to think that when Paul Czanne began his work as an artist, people laughed at him! In 1874, Czannes work appeared in the very first exhibition of Impressionist art. Today, hes viewed as one of the artists to shape modern art as it is today. Readers discover this incredible artist through his biography and full-color examples of his paintings, including The Card Players. Tiny details are revealed through palette samples and close-up images of small parts of his work, like the signature at the bottom of The House of the Hanged Man.

Paul Cézanne simplified painting into basic shapes and influenced many artists with his ideas. Readers will learn that Cézanne was not very successful during his lifetime but has left a legacy that still influences artists to this day. Easy-to-follow text accompanied with vivid photographs and reproductions of the artist’s work will keep readers engaged.

Paul Cezanne Paul Czanne simplified painting into basic shapes and influenced many artists with his ideas. Readers will learn that Czanne was not very successful during his lifetime but has left a legacy that still influences artists to this day. Easy-to-follow text accompanied with vivid photographs and reproductions of the artists work will keep readers engaged. Full description