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Book Synopsis: A fascinating, in-depth exploration of the groundbreaking art collections of Gertrude Stein and her family As American expatriates living in Paris, the writer Gertrude Stein, her brothers Leo and Michael, and Michael's wife Sarah were absolutely pivotal in shaping the city's vibrant cultural life in the early 20th century. They hosted Saturday evening salons at which the brightest artists, writers, musicians, and collectors convened to discuss the latest developments. They aggressively promoted and collected emerging painters and sculptors, particularly their close friends Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso. And along the way they developed unparalleled holdings in modernist work by such figures as Paul Cézanne, Juan Gris, Francis Picabia, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Lavishly produced and featuring more than 600 images, The Steins Collect is the first comprehensive exploration of the Steins' extraordinary collections and their enduring cultural influence.
The book explores the Steins' impact on art-making and collecting practices in Europe and the United States; the intense sibling rivalries that developed around key artists and ideas; the roots of Leo's aesthetic theories in the thought of William James and Bernard Berenson; Sarah and Michael's role in founding the Académie Matisse; Gertrude's complex relationship with Picasso and their artistic influence on each other; Le Corbusier's radical villa design for the family; and much more. The Steins Collect not only reveals the artistic prescience of this innovative family and their important patronage, but also traces how they created a new international standard of taste for modern art.
Published in association with the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Exhibition Schedule:
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (05/21/11-09/06/11)
- Grand Palais, Paris (10/03/11-01/20/12)
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art (02/21/12-06/03/12)
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of modern art with The Steins Collect: Matisse, Picasso, and the Parisian Avant-Garde. This groundbreaking book takes you on a journey through the extraordinary art collections of Gertrude Stein and her family, who played an instrumental role in shaping the cultural landscape of early 20th century Paris.
As American expatriates, the Steins hosted legendary salons where the brightest minds of the time gathered to discuss the latest artistic developments. They were passionate advocates and collectors of emerging painters and sculptors, particularly Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso, both close friends. Through their unwavering support, the Steins amassed an unparalleled collection of modernist works by renowned artists such as Paul Cézanne, Juan Gris, Francis Picabia, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
With over 600 stunning images, The Steins Collect offers a comprehensive exploration of their collections and their enduring cultural influence. Delve into the Steins' impact on art-making and collecting practices in Europe and the United States. Discover the intense sibling rivalries that developed around key artists and ideas. Uncover the roots of Leo Stein's aesthetic theories and Sarah and Michael's role in founding the Académie Matisse.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the book is the complex relationship between Gertrude Stein and Picasso. Explore how they influenced each other's art and the profound impact they had on the modernist movement. The Steins Collect also sheds light on Le Corbusier's radical villa design for the family, symbolizing their avant-garde spirit.
Lavishly produced, this must-have book not only reveals the artistic prescience of the Stein family and their important patronage but also traces how they revolutionized the international standard of taste for modern art. It is a testament to their vision and their contribution to the artistic world.
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