Gustav Klimt: 1862-1918
Gustav Klimt: 1862-1918
Nonfiction | Reference/Text Book | Adult | Published in 2000
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Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
Austria • Late 19th century
2000
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Gustav Klimt: 1862-1918 by Gilles Néret explores the life and work of Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, known for his symbolic and decorative art. The book covers his major works, including "The Kiss" and "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I," detailing his influence on the Vienna Secession movement and Art Nouveau.
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Reviews for Gilles Néret's Gustav Klimt: 1862-1918 highlight its exceptional visual content and detailed exploration of Klimt's life and work. The high-quality reproductions of Klimt's art and insightful commentary are praised, though some critics feel the text could be more comprehensive. Overall, it's lauded for its artistic depth but noted for limited textual analysis.
Who Should Read Gustav Klimt: 1862-1918?
Art enthusiasts captivated by the fin-de-siècle period and the Vienna Secession movement will relish Gilles Néret’s Gustav Klimt: 1862-1918. Similar readers of Simon Wilson’s Surrealist Painting and H. W. Janson’s History of Art will appreciate the rich analyses and stunning visuals celebrating Klimt’s opulent works.
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Reference/Text Book • Nonfiction
Austria • Late 19th century
2000
Adult
18+ years
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