Art and Art History Collection (Saskia)
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Saskia, Ltd., Cultural Documentation
Abstract
His paintings, usually on religious themes, have not proved so influential as his art theories. As the spokesman for symbolism and for the Nabis, Denis proposed his famous definition of painting: "Remember that a picture, before being a battle horse, a nude, an anecdote or whatnot, is essentially a flat surface covered with colors assembled in a certain order." In 1919, Denis attempted to revive the teaching of religious art and cofounded the Studios of Sacred Art. His writings include "Th
Keywords
Florence, Italy, Style: French Nabi, School: Nabist, Movement: Nabism, French, Painting, Painting
Geographic Location
Florence, Italy
Type
StillImage
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Media Type
Paintings; Pictures
Holding Location
University of South Florida
Identifier
A01-PFF0213
Recommended Citation
Unknown, "Self Portrait (detail)" (2022). Art and Art History Collection (Saskia). 3132.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/saskia/3132
