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History and origins of the golden ratio, extract from this summer's course. Do you know how the golden ratio is used in painting? It goes far beyond the 2/3 and 1/3 rule, which is an oversimplification of this compositional principle. The golden ratio is used not only by the classics, but also by modern and contemporary artists. Joan Mitchell, Mark Rothko and many others have used it. I'll give you more details in future videos. Good day and happy painting to you all.#Golden number #painting #Culturepainting #Composition # Abstract painting #Picasso #Rubens #De Kooningwww.culturepeinture.com
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Histoire et origine du nombre d'or, extrait du stage de cet été. Savez-vous comment on...

Are painting in general, and contemporary painting in particular, subject to rules and codes or not? What's your opinion?
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Painting in general, and contemporary painting in particular, is underpinned by...

Extract from the summer course. Example of spatial ambiguity.
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Extract from the summer course. Example of spatial ambiguity.

Extract from the course on spatial ambiguity. The complete recordings of the course (16 hours) are now available. A unique opportunity to gain insight into the major aesthetic principles underlying pictorial language and its evolution from the classics to the modern and contemporary. Link to description ⭐️
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Extract from the course on spatial ambiguity. The complete recordings of the course (16h of training) are...

Matisse's influence on the development of modern and contemporary painting is often overlooked. He was the first painter to experiment with new ways of representing depth, influenced by Japanese prints. This gave a new lease of life to contemporary Western painting, which finally freed itself from classical models of representation. We know Matisse for his elegant style, his apparent simplicity and his mastery of color, but we forget to mention that he was a true pioneer in the research that revolutionized modern and contemporary painting. Rothko and Zao Wou-Ki have both paid tribute to him for this!
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Matisse's influence on the development of modern and contemporary painting is often overlooked....

Here's an extract from this summer's workshop on spatial ambiguity. The importance of Japanese prints is not limited to their stylistic contribution to Japanese art. They revolutionized the concept of depth in 20th century painting, notably through the work of Matisse and his famous painting "L'Atelier rouge". I hope you enjoy this extract.#Culturepeinture #Matisse #estampe #atelier rouge #peinturecontemporaine #musée #fondationlouisvuitton
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Here's an extract from this summer's workshop on spatial ambiguity. The importance of Japanese prints...

By learning certain rules of pictorial language, you can create original, powerful works.
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By learning certain rules of pictorial language, you can create original, powerful works.

This summer, over 150 people were introduced to the principles of composition and the golden ratio. 🎨All in a warm, friendly yet studious atmosphere. Do you know these principles of composition? Write them in the comments and I'll be delighted to answer you.#culturepeinture #artabstrait #joanmitchell #artabstrait
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This summer, more than 150 people were introduced to the principles of composition and number...

Red, blue, yellow: the primary colors that also defined the schools of painting. Red for Italy and Spain, blue for France, yellow for Holland... Complete training on culturepeinture.com#culturepeinture #peinture #couleur #couleursprimaires
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Red, blue, yellow: the primary colors that also defined the schools of painting....

Day 4, Zao Wou-Ki and the golden ratio. Motivated students eager to learn and experiment with the golden ratio in composition.
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Day 4, Zao Wou-Ki and the golden ratio. Motivated students eager to learn...

On Day 3 of the course, we began to tackle the golden ratio in composition.
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On Day 3 of the course, we began to tackle the golden ratio in composition.

Day 2 of the workshop on spatial ambiguity at Ferrières-en-Gåtinais Abbey.
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Day 2 of the workshop on spatial ambiguity at Ferrières-en-Gåtinais Abbey.

Live 2 afternoon of the first day 😘
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Live 2 afternoon of the first day 😘

Day 1 of the workshop on spatial ambiguity. How Japanese prints influenced Western painting.
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Day 1 of the workshop on spatial ambiguity. How Japanese prints influenced painting...

In the brightness of his studio, Soulages lays down the black with familiar precision, then withdraws for a moment: the canvas speaks, he listens. Between mastery and doubt, he questions the light buried in the material, a humble researcher who lets himself be surprised by what he has just created.#CulturePeinture #PierreSoulages #AtelierDeLumière #GesteNoir #ArtEnQuête
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In the brightness of his studio, Soulages deposits black with familiar precision, then...

Beyond the appalling chaos, Picasso's genius lies in the rhythmic structure that orchestrates his masterpiece, "Guernica". The composition is skilfully organized around a large central triangle whose apex is the lamp, projecting a harsh light that sculpts the forms and dramatizes the scene. This pyramidal structure, like the pediment of an ancient temple, stages the tragedy. The eye is guided by a precise visual cadence, traveling from the anguished figures on the right to the grieving mother and child on the left, via the wounded horse in the center. Horizontal and vertical lines respond to each other, creating a secret tension and balance in the midst of devastation. It is this pulsation, this skilfully orchestrated visual rhythm, that channels the violence of the scene and gives "Guernica" its timeless, universal power.Would you like a full analysis? Write Guernica in comments.#Guernica #Picasso #CulturePeinture #AnalyseDeTableau #HistoireDeLArt
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Beyond the appalling chaos, Picasso's genius lies in the rhythmic structure that orchestrates...

Laurence confides: "At the Culture Peinture workshop, I unleash my creativity and grow every day. To train is to open up." Join us in Geneva at the Artquarium workshop to paint and share.#culturepeinture #geneve #atelierpeinture #formationartistique #creativity
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Laurence confides: "At the Culture Peinture workshop, I unleash my creativity and grow each...

In "Grand nu couché" (1935), Matisse applies the lesson of Japanese prints: calligraphic contours, vibrant flat tints, cut-off framing. What do you think of this work? Leave us a comment! #grandnucouché #henrimatisse #ukiyoinfluence #artmoderne #dialogueestouest
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In "Grand nu couché" (1935), Matisse applies the lesson of Japanese prints: calligraphic contours,...

An unexpected streak in the black paste, a reflection that captures the light differently... and everything changes. The work is no longer fabricated; it reveals itself. The painting leaves its creator to exist on its own, imposing its own evidence, its own light. It is the birth of a presence.#pierresoulages #pointdebascule #gestecreatif #lumiereetmatiere #outrenoir
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An unexpected streak in the black paste, a reflection that captures the light differently... and...

"No trance, no calculation. Just the moment. The dialogue between what I control... and what I let happen."- Soulages, entre maîtrise et abandon.#CulturePeinture #PierreSoulages #GestePeint #ArtModerne #ConscientInconscient
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"No trance, no calculation. Just the moment. The dialogue between what I control... and what...

🎓 Intensive Course 2025: Spatial Ambiguity & Golden NumberWhat if beauty wasn't a matter of chance?What if behind every aesthetic emotion lay a code, a structure, a mathematical truth?📐 The Golden Number.🌌 Spatial Ambiguity.Two invisible forces... that shape our perception of the world.For 5 days live on Zoom,I take you on an immersive experience, between art, science, sacred geometry and visual intuition.🔓 Unlock a new way of seeing.🧠 Connect your left brain to your right.✨ And understand why certain paintings overwhelm us.🎟️ Book your access via the link in bio
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🎓 Stage Intensif 2025 : Ambiguité Spatiale & Nombre d'Or And if beauty were not...

An oil painting.
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An oil painting.

Live from Art'Basel, analysis of a painting by Kenneth Noland. A founding member of the Washington Color School, which included Sam Gilliam, Morris Louis and Alma Thomas, Kenneth Noland was instrumental in shaping the language of post-war abstraction in the United States. His experimental approach to form, material and color gave rise to radical works that redefined painting.
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Live from Art'Basel, analysis of a painting by Kenneth Noland. Founding member of the Washington...

Summer workshop from July 7 to 11: Spatial ambiguity and the golden ratio. All levels. A unique opportunity to learn about the golden ratio in composition and a contemporary concept of depth representation called "Spatial Ambiguity". Join us streaming from the comfort of your home. info@culturepeinture.com
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Summer workshop from July 7 to 11: Spatial ambiguity and the golden ratio. All levels. A...

Dear painters, do you also believe that your works have a life of their own? Visit the new Culture Peinture website! www.culturepeinture.com (link in bio too)
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Dear painters, do you also believe that your works have a life of their own? How do you let them...

Action painting - Jackson Pollock#culturepeinture
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Action painting - Jackson Pollock 1TP5Culturepainting

At Culture Peinture, we don't just teach you to paint - we teach you to see. Our courses are designed for those who want to understand in depth what makes a work so powerful. Discover all our courses from our pages: link in description#artclass #culturepeinture #coursesdepeinture #apprendrel'art #compositionartistique
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This is what a student had to say after her lessons with Gilbert and @culturepeinture At Culture Peinture,...

What do you think about when you paint?#joanmitchell #interview #abstractpainting #ExpressionismAbstract
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What do you think about when you paint? #joanmitchell #interview #abstractpainting #ExpressionismAbstract

Beneath its air of gestural chaos, Joan Mitchell's Hudson River reveals a rigorous composition. The underlying orthogonal structure organizes the space, while a rhythmic dynamic, akin to the flow of a river, gives life to her canvas. Each gesture, each interval, obeys a precise logic: that of the golden ratio, discreetly at work in this explosion of color.#joanmitchell #hudsonriver #artabstrait #nombredor #culturepainting
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Beneath its air of gestural chaos, Joan Mitchell's Hudson River reveals a rigorous composition....

Joan Mitchell, a dazzling figure of abstract expressionism, has made color a language in its own right. From her New York beginnings to her European influence, her career is that of a woman who imposed her voice in a male-dominated environment, without ever softening her gesture or diluting her vision.Painting was, for her, a vital necessity. Her abstraction, far from being cold or intellectual, is visceral, lyrical and inhabited. A work in which the intimate becomes universal.#JoanMitchell #ExpressionismAbstract #ArtContemporain #AbstractionLyrique #FemmesArtistes #PeintureModerne
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Joan Mitchell, a dazzling figure of Abstract Expressionism, has turned color into a language for...

At Eternity's Gate (2018)-a film that makes you feel the light, the madness, the genius. #vangogh #peinture
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At Eternity's Gate (2018)- a film that makes you feel the light, the madness, the genius....

Joan Mitchell presents her first abstract canvases, marked by striking contrasts and assertive gestures: a veritable visual exploration that redefines the codes of painting. #joanmitchell #artabstract
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Joan Mitchell presents her first abstract canvases, marked by striking contrasts and gestural...

Figure and City marks a turning point in Joan Mitchell's work: her last figurative canvas before she fully embraced lyrical abstraction. Les Échos d'un monde tangible (Echoes of a Tangible World) can still be seen, but is soon swallowed up by the gestural élan and chromatic fulgurances that would come to define her style. #joanmitchell #peinturemoderne #abstractionlyrique #histoiredelart #expressionnismeamericain
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Figure and City marks a turning point in Joan Mitchell's work: her last canvas...

In Rothko, every surface becomes a passageway - from inside to outside, from matter to light.The gesture is slow, artisanal.Emotion comes from a silent tension, not from spectacular effect.#MarkRothko #PeintureAbstraite #ArtModerne #Sensibilité #LumièreEtCouleur
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Color doesn't stay in place. It floats, spreads, calls. With Rothko, every surface...

"Saint John the Baptist with the ram" - Caravaggio (circa 1602)In this powerful work, Caravaggio breaks with the traditional depiction of Saint John the Baptist. Far from the usual asceticism, the young saint is shown in a meditative, sensual pose, bathed in light and shadow. The ram, an enigmatic companion, symbolizes both sacrifice and tamed wilderness. A scene where mysticism and realism meet with intensity.#caravaggio #saintjeanbaptiste #artbaroque #clairobscur #peintureitalienne
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"Saint John the Baptist with the ram" - Caravaggio (circa 1602) In this powerful work, Caravaggio breaks with...

A spontaneous tour of the "Artquarium" workshop in Geneva, with a presentation of some of the students' work. We look forward to seeing you in a future video. Don't hesitate to subscribe if you'd like to support our activities. 🙏🏻⭐️🔥
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Spontaneous tour of the "Artquarium" workshop in Geneva, with a presentation of some of the students' work....

Exiled, broke, stubborn - he pushed the canvas to the point of exhaustion, and it was the canvas that kept him on his feet.Each stab bears the mark of a sleepless night and a mad gamble.Painting: how much more ink will flow to tell the story of a man who had nothing left... except the need to paint.#NicolasDeStaël #PeintureVécue #Persévérance #ArtModerne #CulturePeinture
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Exiled, broke, stubborn - he pushed the canvas to exhaustion, and it's the canvas that...

Willem de Kooning, a major figure in Abstract Expressionism, left his mark on 20th-century art with his powerful, gestural compositions. This movement, born in the United States in the 1940s, values raw emotion and spontaneous gesture. De Kooning brought to it a unique tension between abstraction and figuration, notably through his famous series of women.How do you feel about Willem de Kooning's work?#willemdekooning #expressionismabstract #artmodern 1TP5Gestual painting
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Willem de Kooning, a major figure in Abstract Expressionism, left his mark on twentieth-century art with his...

"A painting lives only through the person who looks at it." These words by Caspar David Friedrich resonate deeply with the essence of our passion. Every glance, every unique interpretation gives new life to the work. The artist creates, but it's your perception that fully animates it.#RegardSurLArt #InterpretationArtistique #ConnexionCreatif #SensensibiliteVisuelle #EcoleDePeinture
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"A painting lives only through its viewer." These words by Caspar David...

In the mechanical world, division is method: each part is adjusted to the whole according to clear, calculated, controlled proportions.It's a composition guided by regularity: repetition, symmetry, measured balance.Here, everything is constructed, each element finds its place in a logic of precision.An artificial order, yes - but one that conveys clarity, rhythm and intelligibility.1TP5Mechanicalcomposition1TP5Visualorder1TP5Rationalproportions1TP5Repetitionthetics1TP5Formallanguage
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In the mechanical world, division is method. Each part adjusts to the whole according to...

Creating a framework means laying the foundations.Horizontal and vertical measurements: markers for situating oneself in space.Rhythmic structure sets the composition's tempo.A guiding framework, a movement that takes hold.1TP5Visual structure 1TP5Artistic composition 1TP5Rhythmic structure 1TP5Space markers #reelcreation
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Creating a grid means laying the foundations. Horizontal and vertical measurements: reference points for...

New insights into rhythmic structure. In this Reel, discover how this method of visual organization breathes fluidity and depth into your work, while opening the way to new perspectives. Stay tuned for more inspiring and technical content.#StructureRythmique #ArtPictural #TechniquesArtistiques #Peinture #Perspectives
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New insights into rhythmic structure. In this Reel, discover how this method of visual organization...

Rothko's 'Untitled' (1948): a pillar of Abstract Expressionism. The technique of superimposing diluted layers creates subtle nuances between pink, orange and beige. The denser central orange draws the eye and structures the composition. Rothko explores the visual impact of chromatic relationships, seeking to immerse the viewer. #Rothko #ExpressionismAbstract #PaintingAbstract #Art #Colors
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Rothko's 'Untitled' (1948): a pillar of Abstract Expressionism. The technique of superimposing...

In a letter addressed to young people, Matisse insists on the crucial importance of drawing, an act he considers vital. His words sound like a vibrant call, an invitation to explore the world through art. Yet behind this ardent passion lurks a palpable concern: that this creative flame will be snuffed out by the distractions of the modern world. A letter that inspires as much as it alerts, a poignant testimony to an artist's commitment to future generations.#Matisse #Dessin #Art #Créativité #Inspiration
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In a letter to young people, Matisse insisted on the crucial importance of drawing, a...

"Rue Gauguet" is one of Nicolas de Staël's largest works, executed on plywood panel (199.4 × 240.3 cm). The painter lived and worked at 7 rue Gauguet, in a modernist-style villa-studio, from January 1947. Here, he painted directly on the floor, abandoning easel painting.#NicolasdeStael #RueGauguet #ArtModerne #Peinture #InspirationArtistique
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"Rue Gauguet" is one of Nicolas de Staël's greatest works, created...

A vibrant tribute to Nicolas de Staël, a visionary artist who brought together on canvas the memory, the lived moment and the future dream. Each work is a poetic act, an invitation to travel between the emotion felt, the buried past and the infinite possibilities. Nicolas de Staël remains a major inspiration for all those who believe in the timeless power of art, and we thank him for transforming the impossible into a palpable, rich and profoundly human universe. #nicolasdestaël #abstraitart #abstraitartist #CulturePainting
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A vibrant tribute to Nicolas de Staël, the visionary artist who brought together on canvas...

In 1952, Nicolas de Staël painted several canvases depicting bottles, particularly wine bottles, which became famous for their abstract style and color palette. Bottles were a recurring subject in his work, and he often depicted them in still-life scenes or in more abstract compositions.#abstrait #abstraitart #abstraitartiste #nicolasdestaël
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In 1952, Nicolas de Staël painted several canvases depicting bottles, in particular...

Nicolas de Staël, Portrait de Jeannine (1941): immersed in an intense expressive period, where vibrant contrasts between luminous yellows, ochres and deep blues shape a captivating atmosphere. The outstretched hand subtly dialogues with the surrounding forms, recalling the Mannerist elegance of El Greco and the expressive melancholy of Picasso's blue period. A work in which color and form respond to one another to evoke emotion at the very edge of the canvas.#CulturePeinture #ArtExpressif #DialogueDesFormes #Contrastes #PortraitArtistique
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Nicolas de Staël, Portrait de Jeannine (1941): plunged into a period of intense expression, when...

Impressionism overturned the rules of painting in the 19th century. Claude Monet, the movement's emblematic figure, did not seek to freeze reality, but to capture the instant, the tremor, the passage.This movement paved the way for modernity in art, by placing personal perception at the heart of the work.#impressionism #claudemonet #histoiredelart #peinturemoderne #artfrançais
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Impressionism overturned the rules of 19th-century painting. By choosing to represent...

"Open a breach and stretch out his arms again" - For Rothko, it's not about painting the abstract or the figurative. It's about breaking the silence. To create a presence that crosses the gaze, touches the invisible, and confronts us with what still pulsates within us.#markrothko #culturepeinture #abstractionspirituelles #artcommeprésence #silencedelepeinture
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"Open a breach and stretch out your arms again" - For Rothko, it's not about...

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