Paul Cezanne (born January 19, 1839 in Aix-en-Provence, died October 22, 1906) is a French Impressionist painter. Unlike most artists of his time, Paul Cezanne was not interested in the everyday life of Paris. He did not care about cabaret, theatre or nightlife.
The painter's favourite themes were landscapes. In his early period of work he was influenced by Baroque and romantic painting, with time resigning from them in favour of geometric forms and cubism.
Henri Matisse hailed him as the father of all painters. His paintings also aroused unquestionable admiration of Pablo Picasso.
Selected works: Great pin, Still Life with a fruit basket, Card Player, Boy in a red vest.
Paul Cezanne, as a distinguished figure in the world of Post-Impressionism, is widely appreciated for his groundbreaking approach to form and colour. The creativity of this artist often went beyond traditional methods, combining naturalistic motifs with intense emotional involvement and symbolic meaning. The works of Paul Cezanne are characterized by compositional complexity and rich use of colours, which allows for a deeper understanding of the human psyche and nature. His innovative works not only shaped the development of Post-Impressionism but also inspired future generations of artists.
Post-Impressionism, which developed at the end of the 19th century, was a natural extension of Impressionism, though it rejected its limitations in favor of a stronger emphasis on abstract forms and symbolic depth. This era in art is characterized by the exploration of more intense colours, innovative forms, and emotional expression that goes beyond the mere depiction of a scene. Post-Impressionists, like their predecessors, continued to focus on personal expression, but with greater interest at the structural and symbolic level, paving the way for new directions in 20th-century art.
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