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Analysis of Paul Cezannes work

ask is compared to the peppermint bottle as simpler, but yet illustrious. This object is depicted as having no use in human purpose; its only purpose is merely to be contemplated by the observer. The elegant curves of the peppermint bottle and the flask can be described as being simple but yet bold. They seem to stand out in the picture and are the first to be noticed due to their great design. They seem to be superior over the rest of the objects in the painting. The next thing noticed by the human eye is the elegant drapery that is placed over the table. The drapery seems to have the greatest curves in the entire painting. It is freely drawn but is still has the constricting folds and curves. However, even though it is freely drawn the observer can see that it works in complete harmony with the other objects in the painting. All of these objects work together to form the still life masterpiece that Cezanne had intended.When we observe these objects together, we can see Cezannes intention of the masterpiece. When we look at the vertical and horizontal aspects of the painting, we receive whole different view of the artwork. The horizontal aspect of the painting is surpressed and the table is the only evidence of a horizontal element. The table is hidden and not very apparent to the eye. Yet, the vertical aspect of the painting is portrayed in many different ways. The wall is a great example of this technique. The wall is brought close to the other objects through the severe lines drawn and the colors used. The kneaded drapes are another part of the painting that reveal the vertical aspect of the work. The freely flowing drapes with their accidental folds and curves surrounding the objects on the table leave a mental image of trees and buildings in hidden depressions of the earth. The flask and peppermint bottle seem to rise out the drapery just like trees and buildings rise out of the earth. Another vertical aspect that Cez...

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