Author: HERBERT, ROBERT L
Title: Seurat and the Making of la Grande Jatte
Description: Chicago, Illinois: Press, 2004. First Edition. Original cloth. ISBN: 0520242106. With coloured folding frontispiece (small crease and difficult to open) , plates & illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Dustjacket somewhat worn with some chipping to top margin back cover. ; With coloured folding frontispiece (small crease and difficult to open) , plates & illustrations. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. Dustjacket somewhat worn with some chipping to top margin back cover. Published in 2004 by University of California Press, this work looks at the intricate process behind Georges Seurat's most famous painting 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte'. Herbert explores Seurat's innovative use of color theory, pointillism, and the meticulous planning that went into the creation of this extraordinary, stunning, iconic work. Through a detailed analysis of the artist's method and his engagement with the scientific and aesthetic theories of his time, the book offers insights into the development of neo-impressionism. It is not only a study of Seurat's artistic process but also an examination of the painting's lasting impact on the art world. This publication is essential for those interested in Seurat, pointillism, and the evolution of modern art techniques. ; Quarto oblong; 288 pages. Very Good in Good dust jacket .

Keywords: 0520242106 French Painters New Impressionism


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