How Pierre Bonnard used color to escape into his own private world

Bonnard and Escapism · 48:55 · Video: The Met · Watch at the source

In short: In this video, scholar Julian Bell examines the late interiors and still-life works of Pierre Bonnard. Discover how the artist's unique style fits within the broader movement of French modernism.

Recorded on February 8, 2009, this discussion explores the late-career imagery of Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947). Artist and independent scholar Julian Bell analyzes Bonnard's distinctive interiors and still-life compositions, placing them within the historical context of French modernism. The analysis was produced for The Met's special exhibition, "Pierre Bonnard: The Late Interiors."

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