Paul Cézanne
- Born:
- January 19, 1839, Aix-en-Provence, France
- Died:
- October 22, 1906, Aix-en-Provence, France
- Nationality:
- French
- Profession(s):
- Painter, Post-Impressionist Artist
Early Life and Education
- Born into a wealthy family in Aix-en-Provence.
- Attended the Collège Bourbon (now Collège Mignet) in Aix.
- Studied law at the University of Aix from 1859 to 1861, complying with his father's wishes.
- Eventually abandoned law to pursue art, with his father's eventual financial support.
- Briefly attended the Académie Suisse in Paris, where he met Camille Pissarro.
Career and Major Achievements
- Early works were characterized by dark colors and heavy impasto, reflecting the influence of Romanticism.
- Developed a unique style emphasizing structure, form, and the use of color planes.
- Rejected by the official Salon in Paris for many years.
- Participated in the first and third Impressionist exhibitions (1874 and 1877).
- Influenced generations of artists, including Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse.
- His work laid the foundations for Cubism and other modern art movements.
Notable Works
- The Bathers (various versions)
- Mont Sainte-Victoire (series of paintings)
- The Card Players (series of paintings)
- Still Life with Apples and Oranges
- Analysis of still life paintings like "elmalar ve portakallar cezanne biography" reveals his pioneering approach to depicting volume and space.
Legacy and Impact
Paul Cézanne's innovative approach to painting revolutionized the art world. His emphasis on structure, form, and color paved the way for Cubism and other modern movements. He is considered one of the most influential artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.