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Pointilism Post-Impressionist Art Movement
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Pointilism is a style of painting in which various dots of color create the image. Why would artists paint in this style? In the following web worksheet you will explore the world of Pointillism, and the art of Georges Seurat. Then, answer the questions on the third page. Pointillism is the practice of separating colour into individual dots or strokes of pigment. It formed the technical basis for Neo-Impressionism. Following the rules of contemporary color theory, Neo-Impressionist artists such as Georges Seurat and Paul Signac applied contrasting dots of color side by side so that, when seen from a distance, these dots would blend together. The Pointillist were inspired by the Impressionist. The impressionist were the first artists to try capturing light and a moment in time. They were more concerned with finding the beauty in the impression or instant of a place in a moment, instead of replicating the real world. They freed artists to be more creative and expressive with their art. |
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