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Biographies & History Graphic Novels - Egon Schiele: His Life and Death

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Book Synopsis: The story of the artistic genius who provoked early 20th-century tolerance. Egon Schiele is an evocative depiction based on the life of the Austro-Hungarian artist whose short career spanned the turn of the 20th century. Schiele (1890-1918) was a painter known for full-frontal portraits of naked women (and on many occasions, himself). They were stark and disturbing. He painted his subjects in gaunt, twisting and unnatural poses. Their voyeuristic tone and blatant eroticism outraged society, landing him in prison for 24 days. Nevertheless, his works would have a strong influence on the development of expressionist art. The book focuses on the artist's creative years, the development of his talent, his relationships with other artists, including Gustav Klimt, the women in his life, and his obsession with making provocative art. Quickly following Schiele's early successes were his failures. In the end, it was the Spanish flu that killed him at the tragically young age of 28. Egon Schiele is a seductive and intimate portrait of an artistic genius who was both lauded and condemned for his brilliance. His works, at one time judged to be disgusting and perverse, are now considered masterpieces and are in museums all around the world.

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Discover the provocative and tumultuous life of Egon Schiele, the artistic genius whose works pushed the boundaries of 20th-century tolerance. Immerse yourself in the evocative pages of "Egon Schiele: His Life and Death," a gripping portrayal of one of the most influential artists of his time. Schiele's full-frontal portraits of naked women, including himself, were stark and disturbing, challenging societal norms and provoking outrage. Experience the artist's creative journey, the development of his talent, and his relationships with other renowned artists like Gustav Klimt.

Step into the world of Schiele's artistic revolution as you explore his obsession with making provocative art that defied convention. His subjects twisted and contorted, painted in unconventional poses that held a voyeuristic allure. Although his unapologetically erotic artwork led to his imprisonment for 24 days, it would ultimately ignite a revolution in expressionist art.

Delve deeper into the intricate and intimate details of Schiele's life, uncovering his relationships with the remarkable women who influenced his art. Experience the emotional rollercoaster of his early successes and subsequent failures, understanding the immense impact they had on his life and work. Tragically, Schiele's journey was cut short by the Spanish flu at the young age of 28.

Today, we recognize Schiele's paintings as masterpieces, housed in renowned museums around the world. Explore the seductive allure of his art as you immerse yourself in the pages of "Egon Schiele: His Life and Death." Perfect for art enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone captivated by the human spirit's indomitable drive to push boundaries.

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