Wednesday, May 2, 2012

PIERRE BONNARD

This French artist, (1867-1947) built on the color mixing ideas of Monet (Impressionists) and developed these rich paintings. Look how he uses changes in color TEMPERATURE as well as COMPLEMENTS to make depth and vibrancy in these paintings.

Also, notice that his paintings are not overly detailed ( like Vermeer), but rely more on color and basic forms to describe the scene!!! These interior scenes are just his excuse to try out ideas with color.

See more here @ http://www.googleartproject.com/collection/the-israel-museum-jerusalem/artwork/the-dining-room-pierre-bonnard/718087/

and here @http://www.artchive.com/artchive/B/bonnard.html#images

"The Dining Room", oil on canvas, 1923

"The Dining Room in the Country", 1913