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James Ensor : wildest dreams : beyond impressionism /

"While James Ensor is often celebrated for his depictions of the grotesque imagery with a satirical edge, he was also a groundbreaking pioneer of modern art. His unique ability to blend realistic detail with abstract and fantastical elements placed him ahead of his time. Ensor's innovative...

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Other Authors: Alkins, Ted (Translator), Todts, Herwig (Editor, Contributor), Clark, Timothy, 1959- (Contributor), Callen, Anthea (Contributor), Goldman, Noémie (Contributor), Depelchin, Davy (Contributor), Verleysen, Catherine (Contributor), Jonckheere, Evelien, 1985- (Contributor), Carpiaux, Véronique (Contributor), Florizoone, Patrick, 1958- (Contributor), Canning, Susan Marie (Contributor), Gonnissen, Adriaan (Contributor), Bown-Taevernier, Sabine, Becker, Astrid, 1971- (Contributor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Munich ; London ; New York : Prestel, 2024.
[Antwerp] : [Veurne] : KMSKA ; Hannibal, [2024]
Edition:English edition.
Subjects:
Ensor, James, > 1860-1949 > Exhibitions.
Painting, Belgian > Exhibitions.
Art, Modern > Exhibitions.
Peinture belge > Expositions.
Painting, Modern > Exhibitions
Expressionism (Art)
exhibition catalogs.
Exhibition catalogs.
Illustrated works.
Essays.
Catalogues d'exposition.
Ouvrages illustrés.
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Summary:"While James Ensor is often celebrated for his depictions of the grotesque imagery with a satirical edge, he was also a groundbreaking pioneer of modern art. His unique ability to blend realistic detail with abstract and fantastical elements placed him ahead of his time. Ensor's innovative use of color and light was revolutionary, utilizing vivid and often clashing hues alongside dramatic contrasts to evoke emotional intensity and visual impact. His fascination with the macabre and grotesque further distinguished him from his contemporaries. This catalog, filled with stunning full-page images, features enlightening essays that explore Ensor's work through various lenses, including the rise of anarchism in twentieth-century Europe, the influence of en plein air landscape sketching and Japonisme. Richly illustrated and thought-provoking, this book augments the current scholarship on Ensor by considering his work in dialog with the historical and cultural trends of his time."--
Physical Description:271 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 29 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references
ISBN:9783791377872
3791377876