Klimt

by Alfred Weidinger

This uniquely exhaustive survey of the leading artist of Viennese Art Nouveau style offers art lovers an irresistible page after page of Klimt's paintings and frescoes along with illuminating commentary about his life and career. The author presents Klimt's entire painted oeuvre on an unprecedented scale. His commentary reflects the latest academic findings, such as Klimt's newly discovered church frescoes in Istria, in chapters featuring a wide-range of topics, including Klimt and women, the Viennese Secession, landscapes, portraits, and allegories. This volume's remarkable packaging reflects the magnificence of the work within. The book's large format allows close examination of the exquisite detail and luminescent quality of the work for which Klimt is renowned, making it a perfect gift or collector's item. Best of all, it provides viewers with an all-encompassing perspective on one of history's greatest painters.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

320 pages, Hardcover

Published October 1, 2007

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not much to say other than this collection is a pretty nice, extensive catalogue of an artist that I didn't know a lot about. A very nice distraction on a Saturday afternoon.

Also, the physical book is very, very attractive- sure to catch anyone's eye in a library for sure.