GEORGES SEURAT
Times of Bennett | Updated: Apr 11, 2023 13:12
VIDHI BHOOTRA
Seurat’s style was influenced by the scientific theories of colour and light that were popular during his time. He believed that by placing tiny dots of colour next to each other, he could create the illusion of depth and luminosity in his paintings. This technique is known as pointillism or
One of the Seurat’s most famous works is “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” (1884-1886), which depicts a group of Parisians relaxing on the banks of the
Unfortunately, Seurat’s life was cut short at the age of 31 due to an illness. Despite his short career, he had a significant impact on the development of modern art and is remembered as one of the most innovative painters of his time.
