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Bibémus
In Bibémus, the abandoned quarries outside Aix-en-Province, France, Cézanne
found a manmade landscape that suited his increasingly geometric style. He painted
many variations of this scene from 1895-9.
The Hermitage at Pontoise
This unsentimental rendering of the village where Pisarro lived on and off from
1866-83 emphasizes the use of light and shade. The depiction of villagers was
thought vulgar by some painters of the day.
Black Lines
Kandinsky wanted the undulating, richly-colored ovals and animated black brush-
strokes to elicit specific reactions from viewers. Black Lines (1913) is one of his best-
known non-objective works.
Paris Through the Window
PaintedafterChagallmovedtoParisfromRussiain1910,thescenereflectsthelatest
avant garde styles. The Eiffel Tower seen in the distance is a metaphor for Paris and
for modernity.
Tip: Although exhibitions are often curated from the bottom up, the best way to seethe museum
is to take the elevator to the skylighted top and circle back down.
Tip: Free audio tours cover Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture and the permanent collection.
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