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Post-Impressionism—Painting in Europe 1880—1905
with Julian Halsby
Fridays 10:00 — 12:30, February 19, 26 March 4, 11 2016
Digby Hall, Hound Street
4 sessions—£62, £44 Friends of ArtsLink
Vision after the Sermon, Paul Gaugin, 1888
Julian Halsby is a practising painter, writer and lecturer specialising in art history. He
lectures for NADFAS in the UK and Europe; he never fails to bring a subject alive in his
thoroughly researched and well illustrated presentations.
Course description
Over four sessions, Julian will explore the work of the major post-Impressionists,
examining how these artists and the Symbolists reacted against the Realistic creed of
Impressionism, and the significance of Post-Impressionism in the development of
‘modern art’.
Session 1 – Paul Cezanne
Cezanne’s conversion from Impressionism - ‘I wanted to make of Impressionism
something solid and enduring like the art of museums’. His working methods and
techniques. His vision of the Mediterranean landscape; still lives, portraits and ‘The
Bathers’ series. Cezanne’s lasting influence.
Session 2 – Vincent Van Gogh
Difficult childhood and adolescence. Studies for the church before joining the family art
dealing business. In London comes across social realist illustrations of Doré and Fildes.
Impressionist period in Paris; move to Arles and crisis of relationship with Gauguin. St
Remy and Auvers.
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Session 3 – Paul Gauguin
The Gauguin myth – the noble savage. Early Impressionist work; Pont Aven period
followed by trip to Martinique. Desire to paint in the South Pacific – first Tahitian period
followed by return to Pont Aven. Second Tahitian period and the Marquesas Isles.
Gauguin as a Symbolist painter – relationship with Symbolist ideas.
Session 4 – Pointillism
Seurat and colour theories of Chevreul. New methodology in painting. Observation
and abstraction. The work and role of Paul Signac. Other Pointillists such as Theo Van
Rysselberghe and Henri-Edmond Cross.
Refreshments: Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
Parking: The Digby Hall has an adjacent public car park. Discounted tickets are
available from the machine in the Digby Hall foyer.
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