Cezanne By Cezanne
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Paul Cézanne stands as one of the most transformative figures in the history of Western art, a Post-Impressionist master whose revolutionary approach to form, colour, and perspective laid the very groundwork for Cubism and modern art as we know it. Cezanne by Cezanne, part of the acclaimed Artists by Themselves series, presents the artist's inner world through his own words — letters, notes, and reflections — offering an unmediated portrait of a man consumed by the singular pursuit of capturing nature's underlying geometry on canvas. Edited and introduced by Rachel Barnes, this volume illuminates the tension between Cézanne's fierce self-doubt and his monumental ambition, chronicling a life lived in restless, solitary devotion to his craft. Barnes contextualises his writings with scholarly precision, allowing readers to witness the evolution of a genius who famously declared his desire to redo Poussin from nature. For anyone seeking to understand not just the paintings, but the mind that produced them, this collection is an indispensable and revelatory encounter.
Author: Rachel Barnes
Format: Hardback
Published: 1992, PRE
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Secondhand book: generally 'Very Good' to 'Excellent'. These are books which may have some slight wear and tear or sun fading on the edges. There may be an inscription at the front.
Paul Cézanne stands as one of the most transformative figures in the history of Western art, a Post-Impressionist master whose revolutionary approach to form, colour, and perspective laid the very groundwork for Cubism and modern art as we know it. Cezanne by Cezanne, part of the acclaimed Artists by Themselves series, presents the artist's inner world through his own words — letters, notes, and reflections — offering an unmediated portrait of a man consumed by the singular pursuit of capturing nature's underlying geometry on canvas. Edited and introduced by Rachel Barnes, this volume illuminates the tension between Cézanne's fierce self-doubt and his monumental ambition, chronicling a life lived in restless, solitary devotion to his craft. Barnes contextualises his writings with scholarly precision, allowing readers to witness the evolution of a genius who famously declared his desire to redo Poussin from nature. For anyone seeking to understand not just the paintings, but the mind that produced them, this collection is an indispensable and revelatory encounter.