Art History Online presents 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte - 1884' by French painter Georges Seurat (1859-1891). A key work in Art History, announcing a new direction, known as Neo-Impressionism. A great example of pointillism. By watching this video you'll learn the major facts about 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte - 1884', also known as 'Un dimanche après-midi à l'Île de la … [Read more...]
Seurat, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte
Georges Seurat, A Sunday on La Grande Jatte - 1884, 1884-86, oil on canvas, 81-3/4 x 121-1/4 inches / 207.5 x 308.1 cm (The Art Institute of Chicago). In the Google Art project: http://www.googleartproject.com/collection/the-art-institute-of-chicago/artwork/a-sunday-on-la-grande-jatte-1884-georges-seurat/609033/. Created by Beth Harris and Steven … [Read more...]