Feb Half Term – Good Artists Copy, Great Artists Steal: Cezanne and the Expressionists
‘Take What You Need’ from exploring how Cezanne’s work influenced the Expressionist movements and modern masters of the twentieth century, including German Expressionism, Picasso, Matisse, Beckmann, Soutine, and Lucian Freud.
What The Course is About:
"This painting course explores how Cezanne's work influenced the Expressionist movements and modern masters of the twentieth century, including German Expressionism, Picasso, Matisse, Beckmann, Soutine, and Lucian Freud. Day 1: We will discuss Cezanne’s innovative approach to painting, particularly his unique ability to create “imaginary space.” We will focus on how his understanding of space shaped the work of later artists. You will also study and select an Expressionist painting to analyse, with demonstrations provided to deepen your understanding. Day 2: You’ll work from photographs of landscapes, portraits, or still life, applying the concepts discussed on Day 1 to create your own small-scale Expressionist studies. Day 3: You will use one or more of your studies to create a large-scale Expressionist painting. The aim of this course is to draw inspiration from Cezanne and the artists he influenced, helping you refine and enhance your painting skills."
Materials Required:
What to bring to the first session: Bring a range of pencils, putty rubber, charcoal and any paint you have. Most of your materials can be bought in the school shop but you will be given a list of materials needed when you join the course.
Previous Experience:
All Levels
End of course:
What will I achieve? The aim is ‘to take what you need’ exploring how Cezanne's work influenced the Expressionist movements and modern masters of the twentieth century, to see if a better understanding can be an aid to improving the quality of your own paintings.
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