{"title":"Diethard Leopold","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiethard Leopold’s works delve deeply into the world of art and culture, offering insightful explorations of influential figures such as Egon Schiele. His books provide a nuanced understanding of artistic movements and the complex lives behind renowned masterpieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtfully researched narratives that blend scholarly detail with engaging prose, making them a valuable resource for anyone interested in art history and cultural studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"egon-schiele-by-diethard-leopold-9783777428529","title":"Egon Schiele","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgon Schiele\u003c\/em\u003e (1890 - 1918) is nowadays regarded as one of the leading pioneers of Modernism in Austria. Although he already enjoyed some success during his lifetime and came to be considered Austria's greatest artist following his death, his outstanding importance for art was recognised only in the early 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRudolf Leopold, the early collector of Schiele who first became interested in Schiele in the 1950s, has been instrumental in raising the international profile of Egon Schiele. Today, his art treasures are housed in the Leopold Museum in Vienna, which holds the world's largest and most outstanding collection of works by Schiele.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiethard Leopold, the collector's son and author of this volume, naturally grew up with Schiele's works, developing a special affinity and familiarity with the artist and his works. In this monograph, he examines the life of the painter, who died prematurely at the age of 28, and based on major works from every one of his creative periods, he presents an artist who captivates the viewer with emotional subjects and technical ingenuity alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the archive section of this volume, special finds from the rich trove of documents he left behind show the copious talent of Egon Schiele, who not only excelled as a painter and graphic artist, but also awaits discovery for his expressionist poetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596315738348,"sku":"9783777428529","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783777428529-egon-schiele.jpg?v=1777920840"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/diethard-leopold.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}