The image on the left is called " Pine Trees in Saint Tropez" ( 1992) by Paul Signac. It is an oil painting that exemplifies the art movement pointillism. Pointillism originated in the 1980s following in the steps of previous impressionist painters. Pointillism describes a technique of Neo impressionism in which hundreds of tiny dots or dashes are applied to a canvas to create a luminosity. The image on the right is an oil painting called " Promenade among the Olive Trees" (1905-1906) by Henri Matisse. Henri Matisse was the most influential painter is the art movement called Fauvism. Fauvism originated in 1905 following in the steps of color theory developed by famous pointillism painters. Fauvism valued individual expression. It was all about the artists direct experience with his subject and his emotional response to nature.
In both paintings the subject matters are landscapes with most detail being placed on the trees. Pointillism and Fauvism encompassed a more realistic approach to themes as far as style went. The colors in both pieces follow the color theory originally introduced by George Suerat. Fauvism followed pointillism color theory meaning that the colors are pure and unmixed. Both pieces encompass the use of bright and vibrant colors which draw the viewer to the piece, as well as just a wide range of colors in general. Neither paintings stuck to just one area of the color wheel. In addition to subject matter and color, the atmosphere and setting of the paintings are also similar. Both are based off of nature and evoke a peaceful feeling within the viewer.
There are differences within the paintings as well. Although the styles are similar, Matisse took a more abstract approach towards the trees. The approach is only slightly abstract being that the viewer can still tell its a tree, so its not completely left up to interpretation. In fauvism simplified forms are used to create an overall balance in the composition. In pointillism there is much more detail used, and its the colors that are used to force a viewer to optically mix the color; creating the overall balance in the composition. The brushwork is drastically different in the paintings. In Matisse's work the brush work was impulsive, advancing color tradition of the impressionists. In Signac's brushwork there is nothing impulsive because every dot of paint must be strategically placed to create the overall affect of the painting.
Both pieces easily related to there own art movement. Its obvious in Signac's painting that he followed the techniques laid out in Pointillism. For example the color theory used to optically mix the colors. In addition to this other characteristics can be found as well, such as a stylized technique that emphasized a decorative design, and also an also he created an artificial lifelessness in the figures and landscapes. In Matisse's painting many characteristics of Fauvism are found, especially in the brush work. In addition to this there was also stark juxtapositions of complementary hues.
In both paintings the subject matters are landscapes with most detail being placed on the trees. Pointillism and Fauvism encompassed a more realistic approach to themes as far as style went. The colors in both pieces follow the color theory originally introduced by George Suerat. Fauvism followed pointillism color theory meaning that the colors are pure and unmixed. Both pieces encompass the use of bright and vibrant colors which draw the viewer to the piece, as well as just a wide range of colors in general. Neither paintings stuck to just one area of the color wheel. In addition to subject matter and color, the atmosphere and setting of the paintings are also similar. Both are based off of nature and evoke a peaceful feeling within the viewer.
There are differences within the paintings as well. Although the styles are similar, Matisse took a more abstract approach towards the trees. The approach is only slightly abstract being that the viewer can still tell its a tree, so its not completely left up to interpretation. In fauvism simplified forms are used to create an overall balance in the composition. In pointillism there is much more detail used, and its the colors that are used to force a viewer to optically mix the color; creating the overall balance in the composition. The brushwork is drastically different in the paintings. In Matisse's work the brush work was impulsive, advancing color tradition of the impressionists. In Signac's brushwork there is nothing impulsive because every dot of paint must be strategically placed to create the overall affect of the painting.
Both pieces easily related to there own art movement. Its obvious in Signac's painting that he followed the techniques laid out in Pointillism. For example the color theory used to optically mix the colors. In addition to this other characteristics can be found as well, such as a stylized technique that emphasized a decorative design, and also an also he created an artificial lifelessness in the figures and landscapes. In Matisse's painting many characteristics of Fauvism are found, especially in the brush work. In addition to this there was also stark juxtapositions of complementary hues.