Émile Bernard (1868 - 1941) - photo 1

Émile Bernard

Émile Bernard, a French painter, was a significant figure in the Post-Impressionist movement. He is most famously associated with the development of Cloisonnism, a painting style characterized by bold outlines and flat, vivid color planes, and he played a role in Synthetism, a synthesis of forms and colors in art​​.

Bernard's artistic journey was influenced by his interactions with notable artists such as Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, and Louis Anquetin​. His works, which often explored themes of symbolism and religious imagery, ranged from traditional paintings to engravings and illustrations​. One of his notable works, "Madeleine au Bois d'Amour," is displayed at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris.

Despite his early success and influence, Bernard's artistic trajectory took a turn towards classicism later in life, distancing himself from the avant-garde styles he once embraced​. His extensive travel experiences, particularly his time in Egypt, significantly impacted his art, leading to a broader range of stylistic elements in his later works​​.

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Date and place of birt:28 april 1868, Lille, France
Date and place of death:16 april 1941, Paris, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XIX, XX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Les Nabis
Genre:Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Neo-impressionism, Cloisonism, Symbolism

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