Gustav Klimt : landscapes /
Klimt, Gustav, 1862-1918,
Gustav Klimt : landscapes / Landscapes edited by Stephan Koja ; with contributions by Christian Huemer, Stephan Koja, Peter Peer, Verena Perlhefter, Carl E. Schorske, Erhard Stöbe and Anselm Wagner. - 217 pages, 59 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-214) and index.
While Gustav Klimt is largely revered for his opulent, symbolladen portraits of the Viennese bourgeoisie, these works were just one aspect of his artistic expression. His landscapes represent an important facet of his career and are a valuable contribution to the school of European nature painting. For many years the artist travelled to the Austrian and Italian countryside during the summer, where he took advantage of the extraordinary light and spectacular hues to paint and sketch landscapes. Among the most exquisite of Klimt's landscapes are those in which he experimented with composition and style. Accompanied by scholarly essays, the images reproduced in this book comprise all extant landscapes from this brilliant artist, proving that his mastery extends beyond portraiture and revealing themes that appeared throughout his life's work.
3791385445 9783791385440
Klimt, Gustav, 1862-1918 --Themes, motives.
Landscapes in art.
Gustav Klimt : landscapes / Landscapes edited by Stephan Koja ; with contributions by Christian Huemer, Stephan Koja, Peter Peer, Verena Perlhefter, Carl E. Schorske, Erhard Stöbe and Anselm Wagner. - 217 pages, 59 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 212-214) and index.
While Gustav Klimt is largely revered for his opulent, symbolladen portraits of the Viennese bourgeoisie, these works were just one aspect of his artistic expression. His landscapes represent an important facet of his career and are a valuable contribution to the school of European nature painting. For many years the artist travelled to the Austrian and Italian countryside during the summer, where he took advantage of the extraordinary light and spectacular hues to paint and sketch landscapes. Among the most exquisite of Klimt's landscapes are those in which he experimented with composition and style. Accompanied by scholarly essays, the images reproduced in this book comprise all extant landscapes from this brilliant artist, proving that his mastery extends beyond portraiture and revealing themes that appeared throughout his life's work.
3791385445 9783791385440
Klimt, Gustav, 1862-1918 --Themes, motives.
Landscapes in art.