Probably the most important artistic movement in fin-de-siecle France, the Nabis was composed of artists of various national backgrounds who formed an artistic brotherhood. Now available as a paperback, this beautifully illustrated book, first published in 1990, remains the leading study devoted to the Nabis. It covers all media, from painting to sculpture, graphic arts to theater designs as a testament to their rich legacy.

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Inspired by contemporary Symbolist theory and the art of Paul Gauguin, the Nabis set out to revolutionize traditional aesthetics, turning their talents to painting, printmaking, posters, book illustration, textiles, furniture, and theatre design. Their common aim was to make art part of everyday life.