"Georges Seurat" by Iain Zaczek explores the life and innovative artistry of the famous French painter known for pioneering the technique of Pointillism. The book delves into Seurat's complex personality, his artistic philosophy, and the social context of late 19th-century France, highlighting his most notable works, including "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte." Through vivid imagery and detailed analysis, Zaczek paints a portrait of Seurat not only as a revolutionary artist but also as a deep thinker whose ideas about color and light fundamentally changed the landscape of modern art. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Great Artists .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2014 by Gareth Stevens Publishing .

Iain Zaczek was born in Dundee, Scotland, and was educated at Wadham College, Oxford, and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He specializes in books about art and design, and his many books include: The Impressionists, Essential Art Deco, Celtic Art and Design, and The Art of Illuminated Manuscripts. He was also a contributing author to Art: The Definitive Visual Guide.