Charles, Victoria

Ivan Aivazovsky

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ISBN 13:
9781646991778
author:
Charles, Victoria
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Parkstone Press USA, Limited
language:
English
Publication Year:
2020
Pages:
200
Dimensions:
27 x 21.6 centimetres
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£40.40

Description

Ivan Aivazovsky: Master of the Sublime The seascapes of Ivan Aivazovsky are renowned for their power and emotion. This Russian painter's work, which dominated his native country's art scene, is characterized by the ocean as its principal subject. His paintings often depicted the sea in a state of turmoil or calm, conveying complex allegories that mirrored the human experience. Aivazovsky's unique approach to painting was marked by exceptional memory and a lack of preliminary sketches. He worked entirely from his imagination, creating over 6,000 canvases during his lifetime. This prolific output has ensured his legacy as one of the most accomplished painters of his time. This book provides an in-depth look at Aivazovsky's life and work, shedding light on the artistic genius behind some of the world's most captivating seascapes.

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