Hyman, Timothy

Bonnard (World of Art)

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ISBN 13:: 9780500203101
author:: Hyman, Timothy
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Thames & Hudson Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1998
Pages:: 224
Genre:: History Of Art / Art & Design Styles
Condition:: New
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Pierre Bonnard: A Life of Intimacy and Art Pierre Bonnard was a key figure in the development of modern art, and his work continues to captivate audiences today. Born in 1867, Bonnard was part of the radical young group of artists known as the Nabis, who were influenced by the works of Paul Gauguin. He went on to create a new style of art that focused on psychologically charged interiors, but from the early 1900s, he began to explore Impressionism once again. Bonnard's art is characterized by its intense subjectivity, color, and sense of space. His greatest works often explore his personal relationships, particularly his marriage to Marthe, and his later self-portraits are widely regarded as some of the most poignant in Western art. This book provides a new perspective on Bonnard's life and work, revealing the complex influences that shaped his art, including Mallarme, Symbolism, and the philosophy of Bergson. Through a reassessment of Bonnard's late works, which have become some of the most enduring images of the 20th century, this book offers a fresh understanding of this important artist's life and legacy.

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