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Henri Rousseau: Artist Deep-Dive

Studying Rousseau's work allows students to explore the concept of self-taught artists and the value of imagination and personal vision over academic training. Students can also analyze his unique approach to perspective, color, and composition.

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Henri Rousseau: Artist Deep-Dive

Accurate proportions of the buildings and figures

leaf shapes

Simplifying complex shapes.

Simplifying complex shapes

Simplifying the forms of the trees and foliage.

Simplifying complex shapes

Creating depth through layering and atmospheric perspective.

Creating depth through layering and atmospheric perspective.