Cezanne: The father of Modern Art

A talk By Liz Srang for the Tennant Lecture series

Tuesday 3 May at 8.00pm

Cezanne was a French artist and Post-Impressionist painter whose work laid the foundations of the transition from the 19th century conception of the artist to a new and radically different world of art in the 20th century. He painted determinedly and single-mindedly, following his own path throughout his life. Difficult, touchy, and anti-social, but capable of strong friendships, success eluded him until middle age. With the help of top Art Historian Liz Strang, we will follow his life from his early days in Provence. Cezanne’s still life’s, and landscapes were to give licence to generations of artists to break the rule book. The history of painting was never to be the same again. Confronted by his strong colours, single brushstrokes and original viewpoint, Picasso was inspired to call him the “Father of Modern Art.” This talk will be of particular interest to those planning on going to the Cezanne Exhibition at Tate Modern.