Cezanne: Father of 20th Century Art

by Michel Hoog

Well-written, loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations, each Discoveries "RM" volume is a look at one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science, or nature. These innovatively designed, affordably priced, compact paperbacks bring ideas to life and amplify our understanding of civilization in a new way.

Genres: Art, Art History

176 pages, Paperback

First published May 16, 1989

Reviews

[Claudie D · Rating 2 out of 5]

Je pense que ce livre concernant un artiste a été écrit par un artiste.
Souvent, les phrases ne veulent pas dire grand-chose de clairement compréhensible.
En tout cas, c'est bien ennuyeux à lire. Dommage, j'aurais aimé apprendre à aimer Cézanne davantage.

[Laurie Hertz-Kafka · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this series of little books, which gives a nice introduction to each artist's life and his work along with reproductions of some of the art. They also provide a discussion of the artists' techniques, intentions, and the meaning of their works. At the end of each is a section with documents, which can be letters they wrote, articles or reviews written about them, and other artifacts which provide enlightening details. I read this one to accompany a number of novels I had read on several of the Impressionists, and it added a greater understanding of his art and what he was trying to accomplish.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was wonderful since it combined biographical information about Cezanne, as well as in-depth material about his aesthetic and his approach to painting. It was unconventional for the period, even among the other Impressionists, who often thought he was mad. What looks totally spontaneous in his work was often painstakingly considered and analyzed.

[Jeannine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full title: Cezanne Father of 20th-Century Art.
Translated from the French by Rosemary Stonehewer.
Beautifully illustrated in full color.

[Pan Ellington · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting. my first foray into cezanne and his work...