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Klee

by Taschen

  

ISBN: 9783836501101

Geometrical figures and hieroglyphic elements: The delightfully unclassifiable work of a master painter Designated as degenerate by the Nazis, Paul Klee (1879-1940) is today considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century. His works stand out for the variety in their forms of artistic expression.His Tunisian water-colours depicting landscape, architecture and, above all, the North African light of this Mediterranean land constitute the true beginning of Klee s painting career. Although these paintings still fall under the heading of objective, they already exhibit indications of his tendency toward abstraction and a language of forms.Geometrical figures and hieroglyphic elements characterize the majority of these works, which for this reason seem reminiscent of naive and playful children s painting. In reality, however, Klee s paintings have their roots in theoretical considerations, their recurrent symbols conveying personal and at times political content. About the Series: Each book in TASCHEN s Basic Art series features: a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance a concise biography approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions "

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Date of Publication: 25/10/2015

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