The Letters of Paul Cézanne

Name: The Letters of Paul Cézanne
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500295175
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The Letters of Paul Cézanne provides an intimate glimpse into the life and thoughts of the renowned post-impressionist painter through his personal correspondence. This collection of letters spans several decades, revealing Cézanne's relationships with fellow artists, philosophers, and family, while offering insights into his evolving artistic philosophy and struggles. The compilation paints a vivid picture of both his personal life and the broader art world of his time.
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If you're fascinated by the intersection of art and personal insight, this collection offers an intimate look into the thoughts and life of one of the most influential artists of the 19th century. You might enjoy this book if you're interested in understanding the personal correspondences that reveal the artistic evolution and influences of a painter who revolutionised modern art.

The Letters of Paul Cézanne

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A singular thinker and an uncompromising seeker after artistic truth, Cézanne channelled a large part of his wide-ranging intellect and ferocious wit into his letters. This translation by Alex Danchev is based on a thorough re-examination of Cézanne's correspondence with family, friends and major figures from the literary and art worlds.

Danchev's great achievement is to allow readers in English to hear Cézanne's voice for the first time in his own idiomatic, idiosyncratic style. And he sounds rather different from the Cézanne we thought we knew—richer, wittier, wiser, more philosophical, more irascible, above all more fully human.

The letters offer fresh perspectives on his artistic vision, politics, friendships, psychology, philosophy, literary tastes and classical frame of reference. They provide an intimate insight into the preoccupations and personality of a legend.

The Letters of Paul Cézanne

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The Letters of Paul Cézanne has been praised for its emotional depth and vivid portrayal of the artist. The Sunday Times highlights its power and poignancy, noting Cézanne's skilful use of language. According to the Guardian, it offers the most captivating depiction of the artist thus far, while Apollo admires it as an exceptional and enjoyable scholarly achievement.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500295175

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 20 Illustrations, black and white; 55 Illustrations, color

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Edited by Alex Danchev

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 780g

Pages: 392

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Journals Non-Fiction Stationery

About the Author

Alex Danchev (1955-2016) was Professor of International Relations at the University of St Andrews, and the recipient of a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship for 2014-17. He made his name as a military historian with acclaimed biographies of Oliver Franks and Basil Liddell Hart as well as essays on contemporary politics, notably Anglo-American relations and the so-called war on terror. Danchev was also an art historian and authored highly acclaimed biographies of Georges Braque and Paul Cézanne. Alex Danchev (1955-2016) was Professor of International Relations at the University of St Andrews, and the recipient of a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship for 2014-17. He made his name as a military historian with acclaimed biographies of Oliver Franks and Basil Liddell Hart as well as essays on contemporary politics, notably Anglo-American relations and the so-called war on terror. Danchev was also an art historian and authored highly acclaimed biographies of Georges Braque and Paul Cézanne.