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Title: The Fauves: The Reign of Colour
ISBN: 2879390133
Author:
Jean-Louis Ferrier
Publicate Date: 1995-05
Publish: 1995-05
List Price: $27.50
Average Customer Rating: 5.0
Format: Paperback
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1: Exploding the palatte so colors are used as a means of expression beyond depiction
The painters collectively known as The Fauves (The Wild Beasts) were given the name they are known by as a form of derision. This is true of so many movements in art, politics, and religion that it is perfectly understandable. In 1905, Matiess, Derain, Vlaminck, Marquet, Camoin, Manguin, Van Dongen, Friesz, Braque, and Dufy presented an approach to painting that had the effect of a bomb on the culture of the time. It was a year that saw a great many changes and new approaches to art (such as Expressionism). However, the freedom of the color palette has had a lasting impact on painting even though the movement itself ended after only a few years. The artists all went on to other things, however, the boldness of the colors still impresses viewers.
The other aspect of the movement was the rather rough approach to line. There is little fine drawing and the paint has a seemingly careless application. Yet, it is all for effect rather than an actual rejection of technique. The smears, thick lines, and unbalanced shapes all provoke the viewer in ways that ask the viewer to ask questions. Maybe a better choice would be to say the artist demands the viewer take a stand in the way the accept or reject the painting.
The movement has never enjoyed the popularity of the Impressionist movement, but some of the images are absolutely unforgettable. Others do have Impressionistic qualities, but lack the naturalistic approach to light and color. Here things are pushed further and saturate the eye. The images deserve some penetrating observation. Notice the colors and what they contribute to the subject, the way the paint is applied. Even the way the image is framed inside the frame.
A fine book with good reproductions of fabulous images.
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2: Great.
Not only "lavishly illustrated", but the reproductions are terrific! A joy to browse or study.
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