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Seurat and the Making of La Grande Jatte

Seurat and the Making of La Grande Jatte

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Seurat and the Making of La Grande Jatte

by Herbert, Robert L

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Very Good in Good dust jacket
ISBN 10
0520242106
ISBN 13
9780520242104
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Chicago, Illinois: Press. Very Good in Good dust jacket. 2004. First Edition. Original cloth. 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. ; Published in 2004 by University of California Press, this work delves into 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 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 .

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
Seurat and the Making of La Grande Jatte
Author
Herbert, Robert L
Format/Binding
Original cloth
Book Condition
Used - Very Good in Good dust jacket
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
0520242106
ISBN 13
9780520242104
Publisher
Press
Place of Publication
Chicago, Illinois
Date Published
2004
Keywords
0520242106, Pointillism, French Painting, Painting

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