Cézanne: Masters of Art

by Roberta Bernabei

Paperback. Pub Date :2013-02-27 Pages: 160 Language: English Publisher: Prestel Widely regarded as the bridging link between late nineteenth-century Impressionism and Cubism. Cezannes work is characterized by his intense study of his subjects Overflowing with impeccably reproduced. images. this book offers full-page spreads of masterpieces as well as highlights of smaller details - allowing the viewer to appreciate every aspect of the artists technique and oeuvre.

Genres: Nonfiction, France, Art

160 pages, Paperback

First published March 25, 2013

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cezanne is a very well-known painter, so I thought I should find out why. Unfortunately this book doesn't help very much to reveal the answer, opting instead for platitudes and vague descriptions. For instance, he apparently used his painting to "counter the vicissitudes of life, the turbulence of emotions", to "introduce order into the chaos of existence", and "capture the innermost essence of things." ...what are you talking about??

There was some discussion of his "grammar of visual construction" and his innovative use of perspective, for instance by incorporating multiple angles in still-life paintings, and how this was "based on the sensibility of the artist" rather than the "rational constructions of linear perspective"... but why is that special or important? To me it just looks like he wasn't very good at getting the angles right!

[Barbara McEwen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the set-up of this book. I enjoyed learning about the paintings in the context of what Cezanne was focusing on at the time. I also enjoyed the inclusion of his experiences with and impacts on his contemporaries.

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely presented book about the artist Paul Cézanne. Contains information about his life and times as well as full colour illustrations of some of his work including close up details.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

About a 3.5

[Jui · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did have a brief understanding of Cezanne but mostly feel like there’s a lot of word and description but not really saying anything