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Theo Van Rysselberghe 1862-1926 Belgian Pointillist painter, sculptor, etcher, lithographer and graphic designer and co-founders of the Belgian artistic circle Les XX His Style Was Influenced by the following Painters - Frans Hals, Monet, Paul Signac, Georges Seurat, and Manet Education: Ghent Academy for the Visual Arts and later at the Academy Artist Biography and A Description of His Style Theo Van Rysselberghe was born in Ghent, Belgium in 1862. His quick intellect, passionate and innovative art style, captivated collectors and critics alike. The conviction with which he related his thoughts on painting and art charmed his fellow artists. He co-founded and played an active role in “XX”, a collective of militant avant-garde artists. Inspired by his friendship with Georges Seurat, Van Rysselberghe began experimenting with divisionism and adopted a pointillist style. This distinctive style of painting is characterized by a methodical and scientific technique known as pointillism or divisionism. Pointillism painters juxtaposed small dots of pure color together to maximize luminosity. The dots appeared to intermingle and blend in the spectator's eye. During this period he created his greatest masterpieces. Van Rysselberghe’s striking paintings demonstrate his ability to capture the effects of sunlight on the composition. Upon the death of his great mentor, Seurat, he discarded the pointillist technique and switched to a looser more realistic style. Pointillist master Paul Signac, Theo Van Rysselberghe college and friend stated "Art is a creation of a higher order than a copy of nature which is governed by chance.... By the elimination of all muddy colors, by the exclusive use of optical mixture of pure colors, by a methodical divisionism and a strict observation of the scientific theory of colors, the neo-impressionists insures a maximum of luminosity, of color intensity, and of harmony- a result that has never yet been obtained." -- Important Painters Born in the 13th Century Important Painters Born in the 14th Century Important Painters Born in the 15th Century Important Painters Born in the 16th Century Important Painters Born in the 17th Century Important Painters Born in the 18th Century Important Painters Born in the 19th Century Georges Seurat 1859-1891 Camille Pissarro 1830-1903 Henri Cross 1834-1917 Paul Signac French, 1863-1935 Maximilien Luce 1858-1941 Charles Angrand 1854-1926 Georges Lemmen 1865-1916 If you feel you have worthwhile information you would like to contribute we would love to hear from you. We collect essential biographical information and artist quotes from folks all over the globe and appreciate your participation. When submitting please, if possible, site the source and provide English translation. Please submit your comment to the editor, via e-mail and if possible site the source. Thank you! millardmulch@gmail.com
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