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Gustav Klimt. The Complete Paintings

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Book Synopsis: A century after his death, Viennese artist Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) still startles with his unabashed eroticism, dazzling surfaces, and artistic experimentation. This monograph gathers all of Klimt’s major works alongside authoritative art historical commentary and privileged access to the artist’s archive. With top quality illustration, including new photography of the celebrated Stoclet Frieze, the book follows Klimt through his prominent role in the Secessionist movement of 1897, his candid rendering of the female body, and his lustrous “golden phase” when gold leaf brought a shimmering tone and texture to such beloved works as The Kiss and Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, also known as The Woman in Gold. Through luminous spreads and carefully curated details, the monograph traces the repertoire of Japanese, Byzantine, and allegorical stimuli that informed Klimt’s flattened perspectives, his symbolic vocabulary, and his mosaic-like textures. Drawing upon contemporary critics and voices, the book also examines the art world’s polarized reception to Klimt’s pictures as much as his own stylistic trajectory. From his landscape painting to erotic works to the controversial ceiling for the Great Hall of the University of Vienna, we see how Klimt’s admixture of tradition and daring divided the press and public—becried by some as a pornographer, hailed by others as a modern maestro.

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Experience the mesmerizing world of Gustav Klimt with his complete paintings collection. A true visionary, Klimt's artwork continues to captivate audiences with its unabashed eroticism, dazzling surfaces, and innovative techniques.

This monograph offers a unique opportunity to delve into Klimt's life and art, featuring his major works accompanied by authoritative art historical commentary and exclusive access to the artist's archive. Immerse yourself in Klimt's world through top-quality illustrations, including stunning new photography of the famous Stoclet Frieze.

Discover Klimt's influential role in the Secessionist movement, his masterful portrayal of the female form, and his illustrious "golden phase" where gold leaf enhanced the brilliance of iconic pieces like The Kiss and Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, famously known as The Woman in Gold.

Unveiling the diverse range of inspirations, from Japanese and Byzantine art to allegorical motifs, this monograph showcases Klimt's distinctive artistic style. Explore his flattened perspectives, symbolic vocabulary, and mosaic-like textures, all explained through luminous spreads and meticulously curated details.

Furthermore, this book provides insight into the polarized reception of Klimt's work in the art world and his own stylistic evolution. From landscapes to provocative pieces to the controversial university ceiling, witness how Klimt's fusion of tradition and boldness divided critics and the public, earning him both criticism as a pornographer and praise as a modern maestro.

Don't miss your chance to own a masterpiece of art literature. Experience the brilliance of Gustav Klimt's artistry and expand your understanding of this ground-breaking artist. Order your copy of Gustav Klimt: The Complete Paintings today and embark on an artistic journey like no other.

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