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KLIMT

The undeniable popularity of Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) proves not only the special appeal of his rich painting but also the universal themes he worked with: love, female beauty, aging, and death. As...

The undeniable popularity of Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) proves not only the special appeal of his rich painting but also the universal themes he worked with: love, female beauty, aging, and death. As the son of a gold engraver, Klimt created surfaces with decorative and radiant beauty, influenced by Egyptian and Japanese art. Through paintings, murals, and...

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  • Themes Sculpture - Engraving, Painting - Drawing
  • Language English
  • Cover Cover Hardcover
  • Publisher Publisher Taschen
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The undeniable popularity of Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) proves not only the special appeal of his rich painting but also the universal themes he worked with: love, female beauty, aging, and death. As the son of a gold engraver, Klimt created surfaces with decorative and radiant beauty, influenced by Egyptian and Japanese art. Through paintings, murals, and friezes, his work is characterized by vibrant colors, fluid lines, plant elements, and mosaic-like patterns. With themes ranging from sensuality and desire to agony and despair, emotion also permeates this iridescent appearance. The numerous images of women by Klimt, characterized by curvaceous forms, tender skin, red lips, and rosy cheeks, charged with passion, were created at a time when immediate eroticism was still taboo in Vienna's upper middle class. This book presents a selection of Klimt's work, introducing his visual world of decoration and desire, as well as his influence on future artists.

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Publisher
Taschen
Language
English
Cover
Hardcover
Release Date
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Art Albums
Yes
Subjects
Sculpture - Engraving, Painting - Drawing
ISBN-13
9783836558075

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The undeniable popularity of Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) proves not only the special appeal of his rich painting but also the universal themes he worked with: love, female beauty, aging, and death. As the son of a gold engraver, Klimt created surfaces with decorative and radiant beauty, influenced by Egyptian and Japanese art. Through paintings, murals, and friezes, his work is characterized by vibrant colors, fluid lines, plant elements, and mosaic-like patterns. With themes ranging from sensuality and desire to agony and despair, emotion also permeates this iridescent appearance. The numerous images of women by Klimt, characterized by curvaceous forms, tender skin, red lips, and rosy cheeks, charged with passion, were created at a time when immediate eroticism was still taboo in Vienna's upper middle class. This book presents a selection of Klimt's work, introducing his visual world of decoration and desire, as well as his influence on future artists.

Manufacturer

Publisher
Taschen
Language
English
Cover
Hardcover
Release Date
-
Award
-
Art Albums
Yes
Subjects
Sculpture - Engraving, Painting - Drawing
ISBN-13
9783836558075

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (2)

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