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Paul Gauguin Masterpieces of Art
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See moreGauguin began his artistic life as an Impressionist in Paris, but yearning for a wider world view he experimented with decorative art and bright colours to create a form of Symbolism. He painted briefly with Van Gogh but was strongly drawn by the “otherness” of the South Pacific which has secured him a unique place in the history of art.
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Paul Gauguin Masterpieces of Art by Rosalind Ormiston explores Gauguin's journey from his beginnings as an Impressionist in Paris to his development of a distinctive style that some have described as Symbolism. Yearning for a broader world view, Gauguin experimented with decorative art and bright colours.
He briefly painted with Van Gogh but was strongly drawn to the "otherness" of the South Pacific. Gauguin frequently travelled to this region and eventually settled there, far from his origins and early influences, to create a unique and intensely personal collection of work.
This beautiful new book revels in the scenes of Tahiti, the sunlit bodies, and the shapes and styles of the South Pacific, all of which have secured him a unique place in the history of art.
Selling Points:
- The most famous and popular artworks from key artists and movements.
- Accessible and succinct text, with captions.
- Full-page reproductions on high-quality paper.
- Ideal compact hardback gift format.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781786645586
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 02 November 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing
Edition: New edition
Illustration: 84 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 231.0mm
Weight: 750g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Rosalind Ormiston is a researcher, lecturer and author in art, architecture and design history. She lectures in art and architectural history at Kingston University, London. Her recent publications include Colour Source Book, Alphonse Mucha: Masterworks, Art Deco: The Golden Age of Graphic Art and Illustration; Michelangelo: His Life and Works in 500 Images and Leonardo da Vinci: His Life and Works in 500 Images.
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