Taschen Basic art Series: Seurat - Hajo Düchting

Seurat by Hajo Düchting, part of the Taschen Basic Art Series, offers a clear and engaging introduction to Georges Seurat, one of the most innovative painters of the late 19th century. Despite his short life, Seurat transformed European painting through his scientific approach to color and light, developing Divisionism and Pointillism, techniques based on small, precise dots of pure color that create luminous, vibrating images. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Delacroix and guided by careful observation of nature and everyday leisure scenes, Seurat forged a new visual language that continues to influence modern art.

Main Themes of the Book

• Pointillism and Divisionism
• Light, color, and visual perception
• Modern European painting
• Art and scientific theory
• Everyday life and leisure scenes

Reasons to Choose This Taschen Edition by Hajo Düchting

• Part of the respected Taschen Basic Art Series
• Written by art historian Hajo Düchting
• Clear and accessible text for beginners
• High-quality reproductions of key works
• Ideal for students, art lovers, and collectors

Seurat is an essential introduction to an artist who reshaped the way we see color, light, and movement in painting. This Taschen edition provides a concise yet insightful overview of Georges Seurat’s groundbreaking work, making it an excellent choice for anyone interested in the origins of modern art and Pointillism.