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Cézanne (colour Library) Prose Books by Catherine Dean.

Synopsis

Title: Cézanne: Colour Library
Author/Publisher: Catherine Dean (Phaidon Press, Incorporated)
Publication Year: 1998
Format: 128-page Illustrated Trade Paperback

This volume, entitled "Cézanne: Colour Library," offers an engaging and accessible overview of the life and profound artistic contributions of Paul Cézanne, one of the most pivotal figures in Post-Impressionist painting. Authored by Catherine Dean, this revised edition is specifically tailored for adult readers with a keen interest in art history.

As part of Phaidon Press's distinguished Colour Library series, the book thoroughly explores Cézanne's revolutionary approach to form, colour, and composition. It delves into his unique vision that reshaped artistic perception, profoundly influencing the trajectory of modern art and serving as an essential non-fiction study of an individual artist's enduring legacy.

• Life and Artistic Development: Tracing Cézanne's journey from his early experimental works to his distinctive mature style, this section explores the key periods, locales, and influences that shaped his unique artistic vision and development.
• Analysis of Masterworks: The book features insightful discussions of Cézanne's pivotal paintings, examining his innovative use of planes, geometric simplification, and vibrant palette that famously bridged Impressionism with the nascent stirrings of Cubism.
• Rich Visual Documentation: As a beautifully illustrated volume, it showcases a curated selection of Cézanne's most significant works, allowing readers to appreciate the nuances of his brushwork, revolutionary handling of colour, and compositional innovations firsthand.
• Context and Influence: This revised edition expertly places Cézanne within the broader context of late 19th and early 20th-century art, highlighting his profound and lasting impact on successive generations of artists and the very foundations of modern painting.

This "Cézanne: Colour Library" volume remains a valuable and accessible resource for students, enthusiasts, and collectors of art history alike. Its focused exploration of a foundational modernist figure, combined with its scholarly yet approachable presentation, ensures its continued relevance in understanding the genesis of modern art.

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