Cezanne's Composition: Analysis of His Form with Diagrams and Photographs of His Motifs
Erle Loran
Dec 2023 · Univ of California Press
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Erle Loran's Cézanne's Composition offers a comprehensive and analytical exploration of the compositional techniques used by Paul Cézanne, emphasizing form, color, and space organization. Far from being a traditional art critique, this book presents a methodical study of Cézanne’s revolutionary approach to space composition, shedding light on aspects of his work that have often been misunderstood or overlooked. Loran provides clear diagrams and photographs that demonstrate Cézanne's techniques, making it accessible to artists, students, and scholars alike who are interested in a more tangible, structured understanding of the artist’s process.
While the book delves into Cézanne's unique use of line and color, it does not assert that the artist consciously employed all the theoretical principles outlined. Instead, Loran focuses on providing a practical framework for understanding Cézanne’s compositions, which can be applied more broadly to the study of art. He addresses common misconceptions, such as the overemphasis of linearity in Cézanne's work, and clarifies that while Cézanne's approach was innovative, it still adhered to a fundamental structure. Loran's approach is ideal for those seeking a grounded, demonstrable analysis of painting without straying into subjective interpretations of the creative process, making it a valuable resource for those who wish to explore Cézanne's influence on modern art.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1943.
While the book delves into Cézanne's unique use of line and color, it does not assert that the artist consciously employed all the theoretical principles outlined. Instead, Loran focuses on providing a practical framework for understanding Cézanne’s compositions, which can be applied more broadly to the study of art. He addresses common misconceptions, such as the overemphasis of linearity in Cézanne's work, and clarifies that while Cézanne's approach was innovative, it still adhered to a fundamental structure. Loran's approach is ideal for those seeking a grounded, demonstrable analysis of painting without straying into subjective interpretations of the creative process, making it a valuable resource for those who wish to explore Cézanne's influence on modern art.
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1943.
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