Les maîtres de la peinture moderne

Edgar Degas

Edgar Degas, born in 1834 in Paris, is an artist belonging to the Impressionist movement. A painter of bodies in movement, his interest in portraits came from conveying the mental characteristics of the characters. This avant-gardist was a master portrait painter influenced by modernity and an admirer of urban life.

Directed by: Jacques Vichet (France, 2018)

Wassily Kandinsky

Born in Moscow in 1866, Wassily Kandinsky, the father of abstract art, is considered one of the 19th century's most important artists. The creation of his purely abstract work involved careful thought and theoretical consideration based on his personal experience as a painter.

Directed by: Jacques Vichet (France, 2018)

Gustave Moreau

Gustave Moreau, born in 1826 in Paris, was the creator of a brilliantly romantic and symbolic mythology, which remains atypical when we consider 19th century modern painting. His abundant work brings to mind Michelangelo or oriental or mediaeval patterns.

Directed by: Jacques Vichet (France, 2018)

Paul Signac

Paul Signac, born in Paris in 1863, decided to become a painter after seeing an exhibition by Claude Monet. His work immediately stands out for the sense of colour and freedom. Along with Georges Seurat, this painter was the initiator of pointillism.

Directed by: Jacques Vichet (France, 2018)