Jean Bernard was a French painter and a central figure in the Fauvism movement, known for his use of vibrant primary colors and powerful style.
Biography of Jean Bernard
Born April 14, 1888 in
Jean Bernard was a French painter and a central figure in the Fauvism movement, known for his use of vibrant primary colors and powerful style.
Biography of Jean Bernard
- Born April 14, 1888 in the south of France
- In the early 1900s, he met Matisse, Derain, and Viard.
- In 1905, he participated in a Fauvism exhibition and attracted attention.
- Died October 8, 1959 in Paris
Representative works
- "The Painter Matisse" 1916
- "The Church at Bormes" 1939
- "Red Landscape" 1953
Bernard's works drew attention for their bold use of primary colors and their powerful brushstrokes and compositions. His "Studio with Schoolgirls," the centerpiece of the Fauvism exhibition, caused controversy.
His technique is characterized by simplifying the form of his models and composing them with repeated curves. In his later years, he focused on landscape painting, leaving behind many works that depict nature using primary colors such as red and yellow. As a leader of avant-garde art, he continued to challenge traditional painting styles.
Along with Matisse and others who influenced him, he was one of the flag bearers of Fauvism, who left a major mark on the development of 20th century painting. Throughout his life, he continued to pursue the bold use of primary colors and powerful beauty of composition.
