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Georges Seurat (1859-1891)

Georges Seurat (1859-1891). Post Impressionist “Pointillism ”. Born in Paris, France. Lived near the Siene River. Art School. Copy drawings of other artists Never really talked to other people Loved to draw people by the Seine River Created a “system” when he painted. Pointilism.

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Georges Seurat (1859-1891)

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  1. Georges Seurat(1859-1891) Post Impressionist “Pointillism”

  2. Born in Paris, France Lived near the Siene River

  3. Art School • Copy drawings of other artists • Never really talked to other people • Loved to draw people by the Seine River • Created a “system” when he painted

  4. Pointilism Scientific theory of colors to create harmony

  5. Lots of tiny dots mixed together to make new colors

  6. Close up look

  7. First large painting- got stuck in the cafeteria!

  8. People made fun of him & called the artwork “confetti” paintings

  9. Bright colors, repeats shapes

  10. Light, water & seashore

  11. Where is this building?

  12. “The Sunday Afternoon…”

  13. Landscape more interesting than people?

  14. Pointilism created a mosaic style of painting that people love now! • You get to be Seurat today! • Small dots of primary colors • Red/yellow = orange • Yellow/blue = green • Blue/red = purple • Red/yellow/blue = black

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