tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067098918914268503.post413731519868165723..comments2024-03-28T22:50:02.315+11:00Comments on ART and ARCHITECTURE, mainly: Cezanne and Zola's favourite brasserie ...in AixHelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02849907428208235392noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067098918914268503.post-17833639210358341982013-12-29T11:08:56.059+11:002013-12-29T11:08:56.059+11:00umashankar
cafe society in France 's Belle Ep...umashankar<br /><br />cafe society in France 's Belle Epoque is always exciting to me, both in lectures at work and more recently in the blog. And in all the excitement, cafe society in the arts world is even more exciting. <br /><br />Where did writers socialise? <br />How did young, impoverished painters sustain each other, early in their careers? <br />What happened to all those cultural figures who arrived in France from Spain, Italy, Germany, Eastern Europe, Australia etc?Helshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849907428208235392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067098918914268503.post-44624403563095235062013-12-29T01:32:22.043+11:002013-12-29T01:32:22.043+11:00That was an absorbing piece of time documented viv...That was an absorbing piece of time documented vividly. Cézanne, Zola and even a dash of Hemingway... Thanks for sharing.umashankarhttp://uspandey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067098918914268503.post-21580063411954191472013-11-23T22:40:45.331+11:002013-11-23T22:40:45.331+11:00Parnassus
At first I thought artists and writers ...Parnassus<br /><br />At first I thought artists and writers hung out in cafes, in order to have free heating in Paris winters. Many of them lived in La Ruche in Montparnasse, where they were cold and underfed.<br /><br />But at least in Cafe Guerbois the gathering was organised, supportive and much more salon-like. I don't think it is possible for us moderns to understand how important the gatherings were for young artists....young artists who had families often living far far away.Helshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849907428208235392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067098918914268503.post-2740774423016300482013-11-23T22:21:57.666+11:002013-11-23T22:21:57.666+11:00Kirk
I wish I was going *envious sigh*. If you ar...Kirk<br /><br />I wish I was going *envious sigh*. If you are interested in the Cezanne trail, follow the metal shoe marks in the Aix footpaths. And raise a glass of wine in Les Deux Garcons to our 19th century hero.Helshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849907428208235392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067098918914268503.post-82864755998752883892013-11-23T22:13:44.879+11:002013-11-23T22:13:44.879+11:00Cezanne lived off his father's allowance and c...Cezanne lived off his father's allowance and could not have had spare money in the early years. So I think you are right - he picked the most attractive and central spot in town to socialise in, cheaply.Helshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02849907428208235392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067098918914268503.post-32572779147492331922013-11-23T21:19:55.243+11:002013-11-23T21:19:55.243+11:00Hello Hels, One wonders to what degree creative a...Hello Hels, One wonders to what degree creative artists and writers made these cafes their hangouts and to what extent the owners fostered the creative atmosphere, in a way similar to those who sponsored artistic salons. Probably one aspect reinforced the other.<br /><br />Your posts also bring up the question of what places have a similar influence today, or whether today's artists get their relaxation and inspiration differently.<br />Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067098918914268503.post-54891040535329953322013-11-23T19:14:09.854+11:002013-11-23T19:14:09.854+11:00An interesting piece of history. I enjoy reading ...An interesting piece of history. I enjoy reading of such things - the links between people and places. <br />We are going to be lucky enough to visit Aix in April and so I shall pay a visit to 'Les Deux Garçons' and let you know what it is like.<br />Bye for now,<br />KirkAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642768891794895642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3067098918914268503.post-16591188074079892182013-11-23T18:30:29.569+11:002013-11-23T18:30:29.569+11:00The food is expensive now. So I imagine the young ...The food is expensive now. So I imagine the young men spent hours outside, just drinking and soaking up the atmosphere.We Travelnoreply@blogger.com