Maybe most people read the book 'The moon and sixpence'
The main character of this novel is reflected to Paul Gauguin.
He is described as the artist who pursue the moon-ideal
Therefore, his life don't go smoothly.
Originally his job was a employee of stock market. then that time he affected by his supporter
So he decide to be an artist professionally. First he get along with impressionist.
but he disagree the thought of impressionist.
he want to express the internal mind and imagine things in painting not the reproduct
and this thought affect to 20c art.
also he emphasizes on strong color, thick line and simple form.
this picture has the features.
But his life in paris was so poor and hard.
and more he hate the civilization
so he leave civiliazation and decide to go primitve land, Tahiti.
In Tahiti, he paints a lot and satisfied his life
but his picture isn't sold in paris
because of this his life is so poor, also he got sick.
finally he have a plan to make a masterpiece
"Where do we come from What are we Where are we going"
In this picture, he pours out his philosophy.
Birth and death
during this time, what we are how we are.
this picture makes us consider our life.
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