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Georges Seurat was a French Post-Impressionist painter. Born in 1859, he is best known for his innovative techniques and his pioneering use of the scientific method in the creation of art. Seurat is considered one of the leading figures of the Pointillist movement, which sought to capture the effects of light and color in a scene. He was known for his precise, scientific approach to painting, and his works often convey a sense of harmony and balance.
Over time, Seurat's innovative techniques and imaginative depictions of modern life earned him a place as one of the greatest painters of all time. Today, Seurat's works can be found in major museums around the world, and he remains one of the most famous and beloved artists of all time.
The students discover the style of pointillism through the work of French artists, Georges Seurat. They will create their own “pointillism” masterpieces while learning and applying color theory. Be sure to click through the student masterpieces at the top of this page.
I used this program for 14 years a volunteer for our elementary school – it was so fun!
Some that I loved include: the Maria Martinez clay project, the Alexander Calder mobile project, the Klimt project with foil, Georgia O’Keefe with the close ups of plant pieces, and the Monet project learning about Impressionism.
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*Art supplies and teacher/volunteer training DVDs can be added to your order.
Magnify a picture in print media or even on an older television screen, and you will notice a lot of small dots coming together to create the same picture. Georges Seurat discovered this method long ago, painting pictures using only dots of color.
The Meet the Masters program has students by applying dots of crayon on sandpaper. A quick look at the Georges Seurat biography for kids explains why this painstaking technique, called pointillism, took so much patience to master. Getting into Georges Seurat art for kids also means learning how the eye blends nearby colors from a distance.
FAQ
A painting technique using small, distinct dots of color instead of blended brushstrokes.
Its rough texture gives the dots a different feel and grip compared to smooth paper.
Color and complementary color, since nearby dots blend visually from a distance.
