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These two paintings of violins present
two opposing views of reality, but
share similar concerns for aesthetics.
Harnett takes dictation from an
external source, replicating every
detail as it appears to the eye. He
is guided by life as it appears.
Picasso, by contrast, shares with
us a more abstract work, as he
dissects, reduces and re-assembles
forms, leaving the viewer with the
essentials; not the particulars.
Picasso takes dictation from within.
A General Statement
Cézanne: Still Life with Apples
Multiple viewing angles.
No tangible light source.
Homage to the canvas;
not the subject matter.
Local color with minimal
modeling of form.
Dynamic compositional
energy.
The Particulars of
Impressionism
Become a Universal
Reality.
Perspective deviations indicate a
shift in viewing angles.
Cast shadows indicate a light source
from upper left and lower right.
Some forms are modeled according
to a light source, but others show no
signs of modeling.
Outlining of forms vary.
Paint strokes are independent; not
dictated by visual reality.
Color palette favors the
complements of orange and blue.
This is consistent with a majority of his
other works.
CÉZANNE’S VISUAL DEVIATIONS
Find supporting
evidence of…
Multiple views
A light source
A cast shadow
Modeling of form
Reflected light
Figure/ground
ambiguity
Cézanne: Mt. St. Victoire Spatial illusion in mutation.Perceptual rules of nature no
longer serve as the guide.
Lecture 8 Pre-Lecture Quiz1. Sunlight on forms at a particular time of day.2. Post- Impressionist “Expressionist”.3. Post-Impressionist “Abstractionist”.4. Influenced by the earlier work of Manet.5. Sought the universal rather than the particular.6. Influenced by Japanese woodcuts.7. In search of the “Noble Savage”.8. Painted numerous works of the same subject.9. Example of Pointillism.10. Allows the viewer more than a single viewing point.11. Location of the light source was no longer relevant.12. Capture a candid moment.13. The distant eye would blend dots of solid color into a hue
more vibrant than the sum of its parts.14. Incorporated symbolism in his work.15. Atmosphere played an important role in the work.
A B
C D
E F
G H I J
Cézanne’s Indelible Footprint Leads to Analytical Cubism
Portrait of Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler Picasso Portrait of Gertrude Stein
FACT ILLUSION
Picasso Still Life with Chair-Caning
Real rope
Real wood
Real paint
Imitation chair-
caning
REALITY?
1 + 1 =3Seeing a relationship or
common denominator
in all forms.
A synthesis
An Assemblage
Picasso Bull