Czanne

About this book

Divine apples and pears: Czannes quest for "a harmony parallel to Nature" He was the founding father of modern art the grand master who pointed painting forward on its way from Impressionism to the 20th century: Paul Czanne (1839-1906). In Paris but above all in Provence Czanne quested tirelessly for "a harmony parallel to Nature"discovering it in still lifes of apples in bathers or in the renowned landscapes of his beloved Montagne Sainte-Victoire. This book discusses this extraordinary artists major works and his theories of painting and colour. About the Series: Each book in TASCHENs Basic Art series features: a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist covering his or her cultural and historical importance a concise biography approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions