Great Masters of Art 11 - Klimt - Firdevs Candil Erdoğan

A painter whose name is written in "golden letters" in the history of Western art. Literally a virtuoso of decorative patterns and compositions. An original personality known for his fondness for cats and women. A sensitive and equally tempestuous soul devoted to music, nature, and colors:

With his art, scandals, intellectual demeanor, his place in the Secession group that left its mark on an era, his support for young artists, and even his clothing, Gustav Klimt frequently made headlines in his time, especially in his homeland Austria and across continental Europe.

Klimt, who fused eroticism with a painterly language he developed from Art Nouveau, which also influenced Istanbul, the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and Symbolism, which had significant effects on 20th-century art, drew inspiration from Byzantine art, stained glass, glasswork, and the delicate skills of jewelers.

He was among the leading figures of the art and design community in Vienna, one of Europe's important cultural capitals in the 1900s. The doors of his studio, located slightly outside the city, were especially open to young artists. Klimt, who attracted attention with his erotic paintings, had a different perspective on the depiction of the female body and sexuality in art.

This book, part of Hayalperest Yayınevi's "Great Masters of Art" series, examines the life of Gustav Klimt, his worldview that made him almost a legend, and his understanding of art. The book, which also includes explanatory notes on his well-known and lesser-known works, allows the reader to gain insight into both Klimt and how his interests, from fashion to music, influenced his art.

It also provides information reflecting the strong influence of the city of Vienna in 20th-century Western art.

Product Features

• Author: Firdevs Candil Erdoğan
• Publisher: Hayalperest Yayınevi
• Series: Great Masters of Art - 11
• Publication Year: 2019
• Page Count: 96
• Dimensions: 16.5 x 21 cm
• Binding Type: Paperback
• Paper Type: Coated Paper
• ISBN: 9786059452366