Gustav Klimt: The Magic of Line
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| Rating | : | 4.98 (918 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1606061119 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Most of the works on display will come from the Albertina’s outstanding collection, one of the most extensive and representative groups of Klimt drawings in the world, complemented by select Austrian and international loans. . His art cannot be understood without carefully considering the drawings, which are characterized by an unsurpassed mastery of line, in all the phases of his artistic development—from Historicism, through Stilkunst around 1900, the Golden Period, and up to his freer late work.This lavishly illustrated publication accompanies the exhibition organized by the Albertina Museum in Vienna (March 13 to June 10, 2012) and the J. Through his study of the poses and gestures of his models, Klimt repeatedly examined the essence of particular psychological and existential states of being. The phenomenal draftsman Gustav Klimt occupies a unique place in modern art. Paul G
For those who can't make it to the Getty exhibit, this book is the next best thing."—Publishers Weekly (starred review). "Klimt's chalk and pencil, with exquisite draftsmanship, evoke a compelling humanity that may appeal to art lovers who find his more formal work too stylized
Great book Bartholomew A. Longo Excellent. Five Stars Fine way to see his process through his drawings.