Sturgis, Matthew
Aubrey Beardsley
- ISBN 13:
- 9781843680741
- author:
- Sturgis, Matthew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pallas Athene
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 404
- Dimensions:
- 20.4 x 14.6 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Aubrey Beardsley: A Biography by Matthew Sturgis Pallas Athene, 2011, Paperback, 404 pages. This biography explores the life and career of Aubrey Beardsley, a key figure in modern art. Born at just 25 years old, Beardsley's short but influential career spanned from his early draughtsmanship to his provocative illustrations for Oscar Wilde's "Salome". His work was marked by its bold style, which blended elements of shock, facetiousness and cruelty. Beardsley's relationships with other artists and writers of the time are also examined in this book. From his friendships with Burne-Jones and Beerbohm to his rivalries with Whistler and William Morris, Beardsley's personal life was as complex as his art. This biography delves into the cultural conditions that shaped him as an artist and how he navigated both the world of high art and the demands of the marketplace. By examining Beardsley's life and work in depth, this book provides a nuanced understanding of one of the first truly modern artists.
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