In the 20th century, new artistic styles sprang up all over the European continent, whereas many gifted painters executed numerous sensational works of art that not only shock the world, but also started an aesthetic revolution which represented a landmark in art history. It was headed by Fauvism leader Paul Cézanne, and then avant-garde artist Henri Matisse, as well as the pioneering Cubist Pablo Picasso. In my opinion, Paul Cézanne was the true begetter of modern art and a major influence in inspiring the other two masters to create their epoch-making piece of works, for example, Bonheur de Vivre and Les Demoiselles d’Avignon. Next, let's explore the connection between Cézanne’s The Large Bathers and aforementioned productions a bit in the
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On the one hand, he carried the torch of piecing together a picture of how an idyllic life could be. On the other hand, Matissue happened to coincide with Cézanne on capturing the zeitgeist of the twentieth century that demonstrated a light-filled atmosphere along with visual emotion in his paintwork. Moreover, we also see before us a group of naked female who perfectly melted into the landscape, and what impressed the viewers has been its pretty startling and very boldly colored composition. As Khan Academy indicated, "...in form and date, Bonheur de Vivre is closet to Cézanne's last great image of …show more content…
For instance, "Picasso plays with the tradition that makes the female nude a symbol of natural purity"(Lewis, 2007, p.73). In addition, he stuck close to Cézanne in terms of depicting the beauty of human body, and utilizing realistic colors, for the sake of exciting the audience at the same time providing a strong visual appeal.
In conclusion, Paul Cézanne and his The Large Bathers' influence has been profound. This artwork, assuredly, rose up to fire both Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso's breast with inspiration in creating Bonheur de Vivre and Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, meanwile, it helped kindle the imagination of generations of artists when it comes to make a portrait of natural scenery, nude figures, and female beauty. Significantly, he and his painting had a momentous influence on the development of modern
On the one hand, he carried the torch of piecing together a picture of how an idyllic life could be. On the other hand, Matissue happened to coincide with Cézanne on capturing the zeitgeist of the twentieth century that demonstrated a light-filled atmosphere along with visual emotion in his paintwork. Moreover, we also see before us a group of naked female who perfectly melted into the landscape, and what impressed the viewers has been its pretty startling and very boldly colored composition. As Khan Academy indicated, "...in form and date, Bonheur de Vivre is closet to Cézanne's last great image of …show more content…
For instance, "Picasso plays with the tradition that makes the female nude a symbol of natural purity"(Lewis, 2007, p.73). In addition, he stuck close to Cézanne in terms of depicting the beauty of human body, and utilizing realistic colors, for the sake of exciting the audience at the same time providing a strong visual appeal.
In conclusion, Paul Cézanne and his The Large Bathers' influence has been profound. This artwork, assuredly, rose up to fire both Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso's breast with inspiration in creating Bonheur de Vivre and Les Demoiselles d’Avignon, meanwile, it helped kindle the imagination of generations of artists when it comes to make a portrait of natural scenery, nude figures, and female beauty. Significantly, he and his painting had a momentous influence on the development of modern