Paul Cezanne - Influences

Question 1

Impressionism Cezanne(Influence)

Answer 1

Cézanne was influenced by the loose brushwork and focus on light from the Impressionists, particularly Camille Pissarro, who mentored him. However, he moved beyond their fleeting effects, using structured, layered brushstrokes to create solid, geometric forms that led to Cubism. This is evident in lots of his designs where he used impressionist techniques like using colour to define form rather than relying on heavy outlines

Question 2

Classical Art Cezanne(Influence)

Answer 2

Cézanne admired Nicolas Poussin and classical composition, which he integrated into his work by emphasizing order and structure. He built his paintings with carefully arranged shapes and perspectives, treating nature as if it were made of cylinders, spheres, and cones. This is evident in one of his paintings because it is balanced and a structured composition