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Gustav Klimt
Klimt, the most controversial artist of his time, enjoys incomparable popularity to date.
This book offers a fascinating insight into the extensive work of the remarkable artist Gustav Klimt.
Dr. Janina Nentwig is an art historian and works as a freelance writer and scientist. Her numerous publications are mainly focused on classic modern art.
This book offers a fascinating insight into the extensive work of the remarkable artist Gustav Klimt.
Dr. Janina Nentwig is an art historian and works as a freelance writer and scientist. Her numerous publications are mainly focused on classic modern art.
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Hardcover
Published January 23, 2017
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April 6, 2026
First and foremost, this book delivers exactly what it promises; it does not aim to be an exhaustive study or an in-depth biography, but rather a clear, accessible, and visually appealing introduction to the world of Gustav Klimt.
The text, as is often the case in this series, is concise. It aims to provide a general overview of the artist’s beginnings, his development, and some key aspects of his work. Far from being a limitation, this brevity works in its favor because it makes for a quick read and keeps the focus on what matters most. For those who want to begin exploring Klimt, his life, and his art, it is an excellent choice. Furthermore, the balance between biographical information and analysis of the work is well achieved, without leaning too heavily in either direction or leaving any notable gaps. Where the book truly stands out (and where Könemann once again demonstrates its consistency) is in the visual section. The reproductions are excellent: the brightness, color, and definition do justice to Klimt’s ornamental richness, his golds, his textures, and his details. The paper, moreover, remains of remarkable quality. I own editions from different years of this same collection, and (at least in my experience) there has been no decline in quality: it remains a book that feels pleasant to the touch, sturdy, and designed to be enjoyed as an object as well.
I believe that all the books in this collection share a particular quality: they are ideal for “passing the time.” And that doesn’t make them lesser works. Through their format (images accompanied by brief texts that gently guide us), they create a sort of portable paper gallery, an intimate experience where one can pause, move forward, or go back, without the pressure of academic reading.
The text, as is often the case in this series, is concise. It aims to provide a general overview of the artist’s beginnings, his development, and some key aspects of his work. Far from being a limitation, this brevity works in its favor because it makes for a quick read and keeps the focus on what matters most. For those who want to begin exploring Klimt, his life, and his art, it is an excellent choice. Furthermore, the balance between biographical information and analysis of the work is well achieved, without leaning too heavily in either direction or leaving any notable gaps. Where the book truly stands out (and where Könemann once again demonstrates its consistency) is in the visual section. The reproductions are excellent: the brightness, color, and definition do justice to Klimt’s ornamental richness, his golds, his textures, and his details. The paper, moreover, remains of remarkable quality. I own editions from different years of this same collection, and (at least in my experience) there has been no decline in quality: it remains a book that feels pleasant to the touch, sturdy, and designed to be enjoyed as an object as well.
I believe that all the books in this collection share a particular quality: they are ideal for “passing the time.” And that doesn’t make them lesser works. Through their format (images accompanied by brief texts that gently guide us), they create a sort of portable paper gallery, an intimate experience where one can pause, move forward, or go back, without the pressure of academic reading.
July 18, 2020
Me encantan los libros sobre pintores, de Klimt mi favorito he leído varios, este de Janina Nentwig se destaca por traer muchas láminas de sus pinturas, bocetos y fotos, visualmente excelente👍🏻, lo malo es que viene en 6 idiomas, por lo que la información es poca y debes pasar varias páginas para encontrar el trozo que corresponde en español..🤷🏻♀️ para ver su obra bien, para saber más del pintor, pobre!
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August 10, 2026Buen acercamiento al artista, ligero y con muchas imágenes (cuadros, bocetos y fotografías), pero no recomiendo para profundizar en su vida y mucho menos para conocer en desarrollo la obra (me refiero a que no hay una indagación en cada cuadro). Si quieres que te expliquen su obra este no es el libro, igual me gustó mucho, sobre todo por la increíble calidad de las imágenes y los detalles en los que se aprecia perfectamente la pincelada del artista.
March 22, 2023
Hermosas pinturas
February 2, 2025
For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.
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