Gilles Neret

de Lempicka (Ba)

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ISBN 13:
9783836532273
author:
Gilles Neret
format:
HardBack
publisher:
TASCHEN
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
21.3 x 1.3 x 26.2 cm
Genre:
Art, Architecture & Photography, History of Art & Architecture, , Gilles Neret,de Lempicka (Ba),TASCHEN,3836532271,Individual Artists / Art Monographs,Art,Art & Art Instruction,ART / European,ART / History / Modern (late 19th Century to 1945),Art & d
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New
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Description

Tamara de Lempicka: Goddess of the Automobile Age is an in-depth exploration of the life and work of this iconic artist. Born into a Russian aristocratic family, de Lempicka fled her homeland after the Bolshevik revolution and established herself as a leading figure in Parisian society. Her art is characterized by its unique blend of cool colors, tight post-cubist forms, and sensual, neoclassical figuration. De Lempicka's subjects often appear aloof and powerful, yet seductive and alluring, with a haughty grandeur that commands attention. Through her portraits, including Women Bathing and Portrait of Suzy Solidor, de Lempicka offers a privileged glimpse into the lives of high-society patrons and emancipated women. This book provides an introduction to de Lempicka's visual language and its significance in the history of interwar art and female artists. With its unique blend of glamour, sophistication, and female independence, Tamara de Lempicka: Goddess of the Automobile Age is a fascinating study of one of the 20th century's most influential artists.

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