"Semifinals" designates the Fourth to Seventh Rounds of the Infinite Art Tournament. This is a Left Bracket Fourth Round Elimination Match. It pits Paul Cézanne (4-1, 38-24, .613) and Mary Cassatt (4-1, 44-25, .638). Leaving the Tournament at their hands are Canova (5-2, 54-40, .574) and Chardin (4-2, 41-32, .562). Canova, who had fought his way left after losing in the First Round (to Caravaggio) ties the record for most wins of any artist leaving the Tournament; his "batting average" of votes in favor is the 14th highest of any ousted artist. Chardin, whose two losses were to today's two contestants, isn't too far behind him, in 19th.
Paul Cézanne
1839 - 1906
French
- Didn't have much trouble with Benvenuto Cellini in Round 1.
- In a contest of many mixed feelings, got past Marc Chagall in Round 2.
- Edged out French genre master Chardin in Round 3 by a two-vote swing. YOUR VOTE COUNTS!
- Upset by underdog Frederick Church in their June 2013 Round 4 match. It was a two-vote swing! YOUR VOTE COUNTS!!!
- Defeated Canova in the Left Bracket Fourth Round.
Mary Cassatt
1844 - 1926
American; worked in France
- Defeated Andrea del Castagno in Round 1.
- Gave early 16th century Venetian Vincenzo Catena a thorough drubbing in Round 2.
- Crushed Vittore Carpaccio in Round 3.
- Blown out by Gustave Caillebotte in Round 4.
- Trounced Jean-Baptiste-Siméon Chardin in the Left Bracket Fourth Round.
Cézanne
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ReplyDeleteCézanne. It's awful close, though.
ReplyDeleteCezanne. It's almost like you can see his pictures dissolving back into their colors.
ReplyDeleteSusan votes for Cézanne
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ReplyDeleteWell, it takes someone as stellar as Cezanne to get me to vote against Cassatt. But I guess that's why they call it the Semifinals.
ReplyDeleteditto mrs5000. Cézanne.
ReplyDeleteCassatt, absolutely.
ReplyDeleteDang, you know, I realize that this is probably the "wrong answer" -- but I think I prefer Cassatt. Dig 'em both! Understand why Cezanne's more important. But prefer Cassatt!
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ReplyDeleteGood news for people who want Cezanne to win: Cezanne wins! He beats Cassatt with seven votes against four. Cassatt leaves the Tournament; Cezanne will move on to a tough one against Albrecht Durer.
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