Paul Cézanne (1839–1906) was a French Post-Impressionist painter, whose works influenced the development of many 20th-century art movements, especially Cubism. Discredited by the public during most of his life, Cézanne challenged conventional values of painting in the 19th century, insisting on the integrity of the painting itself regardless of subject.
Cézanne’s work is characterized by repetitive, exploratory brushstrokes and a focus on the underlying structure of natural forms. He sought to simplify objects into basic shapes while maintaining the integrity of the subject. His approach bridged the gap between Impressionism and Cubism, influencing artists like Picasso and Matisse. Cézanne’s emphasis on the formal aspects of composition and color relationships laid the groundwork for the transition to modern art.
„A still life arrangement of apples and a wine bottle on a table, with simplified geometric forms, muted colors, and visible brushstrokes, in the style of Paul Cézanne.“
