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Synthetism, in art, method of painting evolved by Paul Gauguin, Émile Bernard, Louis Anquetin, and others in the 1880s to emphasize two-dimensional flat patterns, thus breaking with Impressionist art and theory. The style shows a conscious effort to work less directly from nature and to rely more.
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Synthetism is a term used by post-Impressionist artists like Paul Gauguin, Émile Bernard and Louis Anquetin to distinguish their work from Impressionism. Earlier, Synthetism has been connected to the term Cloisonnism, and later to Symbolism. [1]
Synthetism is a style of symbolic representation developed by Paul Gauguin and his followers in the 1880s. It combines the subject-matter with the artist’s feelings and the aesthetic concerns of line, colour and form.
Synthetism was a movement of artists who simplified forms, colors, and space to express their emotions and ideas. Learn about the origins, characteristics, and examples of synthetism, especially in the paintings of Paul Gauguin and his followers in Brittany.
Synthetism (c.1888-1894) Developed by Paul Gauguin, Emile Bernard, Louis Anquetin. Contents • Expressionist Painting with Symbolism • Characteristics of Synthetism • Reaction Against Impressionism • Pont-Aven Artist Colony • Cafe Volpini Exhibition • Symbolism • Influence • Collections
Synthetism is a term coined by Paul Gauguin to describe his artistic style, which focuses on creating flat patterns based on memory rather than direct observation. Learn more about the history, characteristics, and examples of synthetism and other art terminology on Avant Arte.
The term "Synthétisme" comes from the French verb synthétiser and is based on the idea that art should be a synthesis of three characteristics: the outward appearance of natural forms, the...
