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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) 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 Scientific theory of colors to create harmony
People made fun of him & called the artwork “confetti” paintings
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