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Understanding Cézanne: Planes, Faceting, and Axial Logic
A structural look at Cézanne—planes, faceting, axes, and the birth of modern space.
12/14/2025
16 min read
To read Cézanne, look for planes and axes.
📐 Tools of Structure
- Faceting breaks mass into readable parts.
- Axes shift, creating tension.
- Edges toggle between hard/soft.
Structure is a feeling as much as a geometry.
🔧 Analysis Steps
- Identify primary axes.
- Mark faceted planes.
- Compare edge treatment per zone.
| Plane | Edge | Tone |
|---|---|---|
| Foreground | Hard | Warm |
| Mid | Mixed | Balanced |
| Background | Soft | Cool |
About the Author
Museum Writer
As a longtime museum‑goer and Paris wanderer, I made this guide to help you meet the Orangerie quietly — to notice the light, the stillness, and the human scale that make its paintings feel close.
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Cézanne
Structure
Planes
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