Georges Seurat was a French painter born on December 2, 1859, known for developing the technique called Pointillism. This method involves applying small dots of color to create images, allowing the viewer's eye to blend the colors from a distance. Seurat's most famous work, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, exemplifies this technique and showcases his innovative approach to color and composition. Seurat studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and was influenced by the Impressionist movement, although he sought to bring a more scientific approach to art. He passed away at a young age on March 29, 1891, but his contributions significantly impacted modern art.