Print this page Signac, Seurat, Pissarro: The Magic of Dots

Look closely and you'll see thousands of tiny dots. Step back, and they come together into shimmering scenes full of light and colour. This is the magic of Pointillism. In the mid-1880s, Georges Seurat and Paul Signac began painting with small touches of pure colour, letting the viewer's eye blend them together. Their new style, known as Neo-Impressionism, quickly attracted admirers. Some artists, including Camille Pissarro and Vincent van Gogh, experimented with the technique before moving in new directions, while others made it their life's work. In this illustrated talk, we'll explore the lives and art of Signac, Seurat, Pissarro and others, the colour theory behind their dots, and how their style compares with other artists who followed the Impressionists. We'll also look at a major recent exhibition in the Netherlands that brought these artists together.

Join fellow art lovers in a relaxed, friendly setting. Bring your curiosity and your questions, and discover new ways of seeing some of the most joyful paintings of the 19th century.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face to face
• Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• Life & art of Signac, Seurat, Pissarro & others
• The art & colour theory behind Neo-impressionism
• Contrasts between Neo-impressionism and Post- Impressionism

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Become familiar with the art of Signac, Seurat & Pissarro 
• Analyse some of the major Pointillist artworks
• Understand the relationship of Neo-impressionism to the wider Impressionist movement