What technique did Cézanne use to build up complex fields in his paintings?
Large brushstrokes
Planes of color and small brushstrokes
Pointillism
Thick layers of paint
Answer
Cézanne used planes of color and small brushstrokes to build up complex fields in his paintings. This technique, which is highly characteristic and recognizable, allowed him to convey his intense study of his subjects and to break from traditional artistic conventions.
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