Voss, Julia

Hilma af Klint: A Biography

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ISBN 13:: 9780226689760
author:: Voss, Julia
format:: Hardback
publisher:: University of Chicago Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 448
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.82 kg
Genre:: Biography, Artists, Architects & Photographers, Arts & Photography,
Condition:: New
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Hilma af Klint: A Biography Hilma af Klint was a pioneering Swedish painter who broke with traditional academic art to create radical, abstract works that would influence generations to come. Her story is one of innovation, spirituality, and perseverance. Af Klint's artistic journey was shaped by her interests in Theosophy, a philosophical movement that seeks to understand the interconnectedness of science, art, and religion. Her work, which predated that of influential artists such as Kandinsky and Mondrian, continues to speak to audiences today. This biography, written by Julia Voss, offers a fascinating exploration of af Klint's life and art, shedding light on the artist's inspirations and motivations.

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