The dots were placed meticulously and very close to one another so that from afar, it would blur the image into one seamless picture that the viewer would be seeing.
In his 20s, he dedicated his time to learning the science behind color theory and, through a lengthy process of developing a new way of using color, this resulted in the era of art known as Pointillism.
Due to its innovative approach to color theory, Pointillism had a significant impact on a variety of emerging art movements.It was referred to as “dotted art” in a more casual setting.
The scientist Michel Chevreul came to the conclusion that tapestries’ visual impact depended on optics and the pairing of complementary hues. This carried over into Pointillism paintings.
Artists seldom combine colors as doing so would make them seem less vibrant. Furthermore, the lines and clarity of the artwork improve as the size of these dots decreases.
Divisionism centered on colors and how they could be separated, Pointillism was focused on the many possibilities and patterns of single-colored dots that could be assembled into a unified image when viewed from a distance.
Dotted art is still used to describe amateur artists’ work today, nonetheless, as it carries less weight and expectation than the word “Pointillism art” would.
Working in both the Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist traditions, Danish-French artist Camille Pissarro developed his technique for depicting daily life in his paintings.
Van Gogh described his experience with Pointillism as a “revelation of color” after he visited Georges Seurat’s studio, which ultimately led him to begin his journey within the Pointillism technique.
One of Luce’s most famous Pointillist paintings is Morning, Interior, which was painted in 1890. The painting consists of a stippling technique, which showcases Luce’s influence from the unique Pointillist style.
Under the influence of Seurat, he disregarded the short brushstrokes of Impressionism and adopted the unique style of Pointillism, which intended not to blend on the canvas but to blend naturally in the eye.