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Gustav Klimt by Gustav Klimt; Alessandra Comini is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Gustav Klimt about?

The alluring art of Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) has fascinated art lovers for decades. His decorative style, jewel-like colors, and sensuous line seduce the eye and the mind. Beneath the surface beauty exists a passionate commitment not only to the progress of painting, but to its relevance for society, which has made him one of Austria's greatest modern artists. Comini discusses his portraits, allegories, and landscapes as separate facets, tracing the development of each. Her text is illustrated with documentary photos of Klimt and his associates as well as with comparative works of other artists. 48 color illustrations, 94 black-and-white illustrations. <p>Author Biography: <b>Alessandra Comini</b> has been a visiting professor at Yale and Berkeley and is currently Professor of Art History at Southern Methodist University. Her monograph <i>Egon Schiele's Portraits</i> was nominated for the 1975 National Book Award.</p> <p>Combines provocative discussion of Klimt's portraits, allegories and landscapes with a rich sampling of the artist's work. </p>

Author

Gustav Klimt; Alessandra Comini

Publisher

G. Braziller; George Braziller

Published

1975

Language

EN

ISBN

9780500270646

Subjects

Art, History, Arts

Rating

4.56 / 5 (54 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14