Landscapes

by Stephan Koja, Christian Huemer (Contributor)

Now in flexi-cover, this visually stunning collection of Klimt's landscape paintings brings to light a lesser-known aspect of the Viennese painter's uvre. While Klimt is largely revered for his opulent, symbol-laden portraits of the Viennese bourgeoisie, these works were just one aspect of his artistic expression. His landscapes represent an important facet of his career and are a valuable contribution to the school of European nature painting. For many years the artist travelled to the Austrian and Italian countryside during the summer, where he took advantage of the extraordinary light and spectacular hues to paint and sketch landscapes. Among the most exquisite of Klimt's landscapes are those in which he experimented with composition and style.
Accompanied by scholarly essays, the images reproduced in this book comprise all extant landscapes from this brilliant artist, proving that his mastery extends beyond portraiture and revealing themes that appeared throughout his life's work.

Genres: Art, Art Design

218 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2002

Reviews

[David Sandum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gustav Klimt is known for his stunning portraits and figures, decorated in gold-leaf and splendor. He also addressed the human psyche, daring sensuality, and the different phases of life. Here we learn of yet another aspect to this brilliant artist - his amazing eye for landscapes. As a painter, I was amazed to see how often he used a high horizon-line, a very difficult thing to do, as one must create depth with a large foreground. Through this book, my admiration for him as an artist/work grew even stronger. I did not think it possible.

[Ann Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book about Klimt's landscapes. I had no idea he did so many and that they were so flat out gorgeous.

[Mary Madigan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this book to look at the beautiful pictures, but also managed to learn a little about Vienesse & European attitudes during Klimt's lifetime. Definitely worthwhile -

[Tim Caines · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating insights into an artist who has really grown on me. I may have to get on of his landscapes framed in my bedroom!

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book for the images and found it was beautifully written. I read all of the essays in a weekend.