Vuillard, Bonnard and the Rejection of Naturalism

Vuillard, Bonnard and the Rejection of Naturalism

Édouard Vuillard (French, 1868–1940), First Fruits, 1899, Oil on canvas, The Norton Simon Foundation, © The Norton Simon Foundation; Photography courtesy the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles 

 

DATE:
TIME:
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
SPEAKER:
Educator

Learn how Post-Impressionist artists Édouard Vuillard, Pierre Bonnard, Maurice Denis and Paul Sérusier formed the Nabis, a group that rejected naturalism and instead emphasized the use of simplified form and color to express personal emotions and spiritual truths.

EVENT DETAILS

Fee:
Free with admission.
Details:
Please note that space is limited to 25 participants. Sign up at the Information Desk no later than 15 minutes prior to the tour.
Location:
Meets in Entrance Gallery