Dean, Catherine

Klimt (Phaidon Colour Library)

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ISBN 13:
9780714833774
author:
Dean, Catherine
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Phaidon Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1998
Pages:
128
Genre:
Art Deco
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 6 working days
£12.86

Description

Gustav Klimt: A Master of Sensual Beauty This book presents a perfect introduction to the work of Gustav Klimt, one of the most brilliant artists of the Austrian avant-garde. Admired for his sensual images of women and powerful vision, Klimt produced some of the most haunting and evocative images in art history. Klimt's career spanned from his early days as a decorator to his rise as a prominent painter, creating murals and ceiling paintings that shocked conservative audiences. A founder of Vienna Secession, he became the principal painter of the Art Nouveau movement, capturing the glamour of fashionable Viennese society in his portraits. This book showcases Klimt's most famous works, including The Kiss, Love, and The Three Ages of Woman, offering a unique insight into the artist's vision and style.

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