Paul Cézanne, often referred to as the ‘father of modern art,’ was a revolutionary figure who significantly influenced the transition from 19th-century Impressionism to early 20th-century modernism. His groundbreaking departure from traditional representation, and his innovative approaches to form, color, and perspective, laid the foundation for future avant-garde artists and the movements that defined modern art’s progression. One of Cézanne’s most significant contributions to modern art is his form development. Unlike Impressionists, who primarily sought to capture the fleeting effects of light, Cézanne aimed to reveal the underlying structure of the world around him. His technique of breaking down objects into basic geometric shapes—such as spheres, cylinders, and cones—foreshadowed…