Calloway, Stephen
Aubrey Beardsley
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849766807
- author:
- Calloway, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Tate Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 29.8 x 19.6 centimetres (0.30 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Aubrey Beardsley: A Complex and Intriguing Artist Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898) was a prolific artist whose intense, seven-year career as a draftsman and illustrator was cut short by his untimely death at the age of 25. His subversive black-and-white drawings explored the perverse and erotic aspects of life and legend, shocking audiences with his bizarre sense of humor and fascination with the grotesque. Beardsley's keen observation of his contemporaries makes him a significant figure of his time, while his distinct style has resonated with subsequent generations. A major influence on Art Nouveau and psychedelic pop culture in the late 1960s, Beardsley's drawings remain a key reference for many artists today. This book presents short essays on aspects of Beardsley's remarkable career, complemented by reproductions of his fascinating work. By exploring Beardsley's life and art, this publication offers a unique insight into the artist's complex persona and enduring influence on the world of art.
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