Gustav Klimt, Modernism in the Making
In accompaniment with the exhibition held by the National Gallery of Canada comes Gustav Klimt: Modernism in the Making. This powerhouse of a book spans the life and work of the famous Austrian... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0888847181
ISBN13:9780888847188
Release Date:January 2001
Publisher:ABRAMS
Length:239 Pages
Weight:3.82 lbs.
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Life and work
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
I really enjoyed the book. Biography and work are handled in a well-balanced way, and the evolution of Klimt's art is linked to his life. The book has several articles, but the sense of unity is kept. The reproductions have good quality (the standard one in these types of books), and it is easy to understand for amateurs. I think it is a recommendable book if you like symbolism and modernism, and also if you would like to have a portrait of Vienna at the beginning of the 20th century.
Beautiful -- just don't let aunt Sally find it!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Frank Whitford's biography is a more comprehensive examination of the social/cultural perspective. Other books examine Klimt's portraits of women and Klimt's landscapes in greater sophistication. The dust jacket, a tension-infused portrait of his friend and muse, "told" me this is a fair and balanced examination of his works and of his views of art. It is. Beware: some material is not appropriate for young children -- and offensive to conservative relatives.
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