Gustav Klimt 50 Masterpieces Explored

by Grant, Sally

• ISBN13: 9781923049147
• ISBN10: 1923049143
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2024-04-16
• Publisher: Smith Street Gift

Summary

Explore the works of one of the greatest artists of all time.

Gustav Klimt: 50 Masterpieces Explored is a dazzling collection of 50 cards exploring the masterpieces of one of the most celebrated artists of all time.

From the shimmering golds and rich hues of The Kiss to the intricate patterns of The Tree of Life, each card showcases the beauty and complexity of Klimt’s style. Through detailed analyses of each painting, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Klimt’s techniques, symbolism, and life story, and how they influenced his art.

Whether you’re an art lover, a Klimt aficionado, or simply looking for a beautiful and informative deck of cards, Gustav Klimt: 50 Masterpieces Explored is sure to captivate and inspire.

Author Biography

Sally Grant is an art historian (PhD, 2013), curator, and arts, culture, and travel journalist. Her art criticism and other writing has appeared in publications such Artforum, Australian Book Review, Ms. magazine, Hamptons Art Hub, and Australian Gourmet Traveller. She has also written for the Guggenheim blog and catalogue entries for the Post-War and Contemporary Art Department of Christie’s New York. Sally was born and raised in northeast Scotland, completed her BA (Hons) and PhD in Art History and Italian Studies at the University of Sydney, and now lives and works in New York. She is an Honorary Research Associate of the Australasian Centre for Italian Studies, where her scholarly research focuses on the art and experience of eighteenth-century Venice and the Veneto villa.