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Cรฉzanne in the Studio

Carol Armstrong

166 Pages
2004

Cรฉzanne in the Studio

Still Life in Watercolors

Getty Publications

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Carol Armstrong's "Cรฉzanne in the Studio" explores Paul Cรฉzanne's remarkable series of watercolor still lifes created during his final years, with particular focus on the masterpiece "Still Life with Blue Pot" in the Getty Museum's collection. The book illuminates how Cรฉzanne revolutionized the traditionally "low-ranked" genre of still life painting by infusing it with elements typically reserved for grand landscapes and historical paintings. Armstrong meticulously analyzes how Cรฉzanne's unique approach transformed simple household objects into monumental works that challenged artistic hierarchies.

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Artistic Hierarchy Transformation

Cรฉzanne deliberately challenged the established French academic painting hierarchy by elevating still life watercolors to the status of major artistic works. His revolutionary approach combined elements of classical landscape and historical painting within the still

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"Cรฉzanne in the Studio" primarily focuses on Paul Cรฉzanne's series of watercolor still lifes, especially the masterpiece "Still Life with Blue Pot" in the Getty Museum's collection. The book examines how Cรฉzanne elevated the genre of still life painting by incorporating elements typically reserved for grander forms of art.

Carol Armstrong meticulously analyzes Cรฉzanne's unique approach to still life painting, showing how he transformed simple household objects into monumental works. She uses new photographic studies of the Getty's painting to provide readers with detailed insights into Cรฉzanne's watercolor techniques and his creative process.

The book offers fresh insights into Cรฉzanne's complex personality and creative process by providing unprecedented access to the rich details and technical brilliance of his watercolor techniques. It highlights how Cรฉzanne's work challenged artistic hierarchies and revolutionized the still life genre.

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