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Category: 1 (Georges Seurat artist)

Category: 2 (Paul Signac artist)

Pointillism- Introduction through upper written categories.

These two above written categories, “Georges Seurat artist” and “Paul Signac artist” comprise an essential aspect of the life of this artist. Pointillism is an art style of elite class which played a vital role in Pointillism renaissance movement.

You would know these things in this article:- Common uses of Pointillism, Technique.

There are other art movements such as “Baroque,” “Art deco,” and “Folk art” which are similar to some extent.

Some artists of Pointillism come from other art styles such as Georges Seurat, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Signac, Henri Edmond Cross, and Maximilien Luce.

This art movement (Pointillism) has many famous paintings/artworks such as “The Green Sail,” “Beach at Heist,” and “Ruckus.”

If you see the beauty of these paintings, then “A Sunday Afternoon” comes at first place which is beautiful, “Sunset at Ambletsuse,” sometimes comes at the second place due to its demand.

If you (As a/an Pointillism student) really want to read comprehensively then read these sections– “Georges Seurat artist (artistic approach)” and “Paul Signac artist (Other aspects).”

These categories comprise in-depth knowledge, especially- “Georges Seurat artist”-A Category.

POINTILLISM was an art movement, and if you want to read about Pointillism comprehensively, then you should also cover its most famous artist– Georges Seurat, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Signac, Henri Edmond Cross, and Maximilien Luce.

But if you have less time, then you may select- Pointillism Characteristic section.

Pointillism- Characteristics

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Pointillism- 4 Frequently asked questions

  1. What is Pointillism?

Pointillism is an art movement, and the Pointillism artist tries to express artistic thought through Pointillism paintings/artworks.

There are so many artists such as Georges Seurat, Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Signac who defined this art style through their artworks such as “The Green Sail,” “Beach at Heist” and “Ruckus.”

Thus Pointillism is a pastiche of many different art styles such as “Baroque,” “Art deco,” “Folk art” etc.

  1. Why is Pointillism still popular today?

There are two things, the demand of Pointillism paintings/artworks and fame of Pointillism artists. Still, there are many artworks which are in huge demand such as “The Green Sail,” “Beach at Heist” and “A Sunday Afternoon.”

Still, there are many European exhibitions which display– “The Green Sail,” “A Sunday Afternoon,” “Ruckus.”

These Pointillism paintings show the popularity of this art style. Georges Seurat, Maximilien Luce, and Paul Signac are other factors of its popularity.

  1. What do you think about Pointillism?

Pointillism is an artistic and intellectual art movement which has a complicated history; Pointillism was the way of expression for “Maximilien Luce,” “Paul Signac,” and “Georges Seurat.”

In philosophy and the history of ideas, this art style is very diverse. See category- “Georges Seurat artist” and “Paul Signac artist.”

You would get the depth of this art style, through Pointillism artworks, artists try to emphasize on the free flow of expression.

Artworks of Pointillism artists explore the relationship between celebrity culture (Georges Seurat artist) and visual expression (Paul Signac artist).

  1. What are the features of Pointillism?

This art style is trendy; Pointillism emerged in 1886 as a/an Pointillism movement when there was artistic standoff among European countries.

Some artists such as “Henri Edmond Cross,” “Georges Seurat” and “Maximilien Luce.”

Actually, if you want to know the features of the Pointillism movement, then you should read about “Georges Seurat” and “Vincent van Gogh.” And you may also know it by going through these categories- “Georges Seurat artist” and “Paul Signac artist.”

These categories cover everything comprehensively.

Pointillism - Five topmost artists

Georges Seurat

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Pointillism- Introduction of these artists.

1st GEORGES SEURAT– Georges Seurat is the artist of Pointillism art movement who played a vital role in the Pointillism art movement renaissance, the date of birth of this artist is 2 December 1859, and the place of birth is- Pob1.

This artist is known for/as Formal artistic education (French post-Impressionist artist). Due to regional effect, Paintings of this Pointillism artist show resemblance with these areas. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Formal artistic education (French post-Impressionist artist).

But still, it’s a beauty of this Pointillism art movement that you may compare these artworks with each other- “Ruckus,” “Beach at Heist,” “The Green Sail,” “Sunset at Ambletsuse” and “A Sunday Afternoon.”

Notable works:- A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, 1884 & The Circus, 1891.

Qualification:- Formal artistic education (French post-Impressionist artist).

2nd VINCENT VAN GOGH– The date of birth of Vincent van Gogh is 30 March 1853, this artist was born during the Pointillism period when the Pointillism art movement was on the peak wherein Vincent van Gogh had played a vital role in this art movement.

The date of birth of this artist is 30 MARCH 1853, and the place of birth is- POB2. The artistic qualification of this artist is- Anton Mauve (Dutch post-impressionist painter).

Notable works:- The Potato Eaters (1885) & Wheatfield with Crows (1890).

Qualification:- Anton Mauve (Dutch post-impressionist painter).

3rd PAUL SIGNAC– This name also emerged during the Pointillism art movement. The artwork demand of Paul Signac is a little bit lesser than Georges Seurat.

But the artworks of this artist (Paul Signac) are also very beautiful. The artistic qualification of this artist is- He loved to paint the water (French Neo-Impressionist painter).

Notable works:- The Pine Tree at Saint Tropez, 1909 & The Port of Rotterdam, 1907.

Qualification:- He loved to paint the water (French Neo-Impressionist painter).

4th HENRI EDMOND CROSS– The artistic qualification of this artist is- School of Fine Arts (French painter and printmaker).  Henri Edmond Cross is the artist of the Pointillism art movement who also played a vital role in the Pointillism art movement renaissance.

The date of birth of this artist is 20 May 1856, and the place of birth is pob4. This artist is known for/as School of Fine Arts (French painter and printmaker).

Notable works:- Madame Hector France, 1891 & The farm, evening, 1893.

Qualification:- School of Fine Arts (French painter and printmaker).

5th MAXIMILIEN LUCE– The date of birth of this artist is 13 March 1858, and the artistic qualification of this artist is- Studio of Eugène Froment (French Neo-impressionist artist). The artworks demand of Maximilien Luce is a little bit lesser than Georges Seurat.

But then also, paintings of this Pointillism artist remain in high demand.

Notable works:- The Artist’s Room, rue Lavin, 1878 & The port of Saint-Tropez, 1893.

Qualification:- Studio of Eugène Froment (French Neo-impressionist artist).

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