Klimt : the essential paintings /
"Gustav Klimt's luminous paintings are particularly suited for an accordion-fold presentation. As each painting unfolds into a lavish reproduction, Klimt's dazzling colors and intricate patterns spring to life. This volume includes several highlights of Klimt's works including Th...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Mucih ; London ; New York :
Prestel Verlag,
2024.
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| Summary: | "Gustav Klimt's luminous paintings are particularly suited for an accordion-fold presentation. As each painting unfolds into a lavish reproduction, Klimt's dazzling colors and intricate patterns spring to life. This volume includes several highlights of Klimt's works including The Kiss, his portraits of Adele Bloch-Bauer, The Tree of Life, Danae, and Death and Life. The stunning reproductions allow readers to experience close up Klimt's intricate details and artful use of gold leaf; his art's symbolism and emotional power; his decorative aesthetic, and beguiling landscapes. A separate booklet with explanatory captions providing additional background and historic context accompanies the main volume. Klimt's many fans will cherish this fresh, unique, extraordinary celebration of the artist's timeless brilliance and monumental talent." -- |
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| Item Description: | Issued in slipcase. |
| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged, accordion folded) ; color illustrations ; 25 cm + 1 booklet (47 pages) |
| ISBN: | 9783791377223 3791377221 |