Sturgis, Matthew

Aubrey Beardsley: Bons Mots and Grotesques

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ISBN 13:: 9781843681915
author:: Sturgis, Matthew
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Pallas Athene
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 18.5 x 13.6 centimetres
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist,
Condition:: New
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Aubrey Beardsley's witty and urbane insights on life, art, and culture are presented in this collection of drawings from his Grotesques series. The artist's views on the nature of art and its relationship to society are showcased through his characteristic full-lipped 'Beardsley mouth' style. In these pages, Beardsley offers a unique perspective on the world around him, ranging from his opinions on Gothic cathedrals to his observations on the nature of beauty. His work is accompanied by insightful commentary that provides a fascinating glimpse into the artist's thoughts and feelings. This book presents a selection of Beardsley's most thought-provoking drawings, offering a unique insight into the mind of one of the most important artists of the late 19th century.

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