Léon Spilliaert. From the Depths of the Soul

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Inbunden, Engelska, 2027

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Beskrivning

Between the Symbolist fin de siècle and the avant-garde, Léon Spilliaert (1881–1946) remained a singular outsider. Like James Ensor, with whom he shared Ostend, irony, and a spirit of non-conformism, he viewed the world differently. Spilliaert developed a unique and spiritual visual language through pastel and gouache, purified fields of colour, and elegant lines. His celebrated seascapes, deserted beaches, empty interiors, and solitary figures evoke an atmosphere of mystery and alienation. This richly illustrated book brings his oeuvre vividly back to life. Anne Adriaens-Pannier discusses drawings and paintings while also highlighting illustrations and lithographs. Spilliaert emerges as a fascinating link between the major artistic movements of his time. The most comprehensive book on Léon Spilliaert.

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Utgivningsdatum:2027-01-07
Mått:248 x 268 x undefined mm
Vikt:1 016 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:336
Förlag:Ludion
ISBN:9789464781274

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Mer om författaren

Anne Adriaens-Pannier is Honorary Curator of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium in Brussels and has been working, at the request of the Spilliaert family, on the catalogue raisonné of the artist’s oeuvre since 1995.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction by Adrian Locke Léon Spilliaert’s oeuvre Creating order out of chaos Spilliaert’s search for himself Humans in the world In search of a universal form The artistic translation of individual freedom The spiritual in the natural world Léon Spilliaert, walking alone Art-historical antecedents The influence of Edvard Munch The influence of the Nabis and Japanese prints The influence of James Ensor The friendship with Constant Permeke Spilliaert, a European artist at the crossroads of time Biography Biographical note written by Léon Spilliaert Unpublished manuscript by Dr Victor De Knop Bibliography Index Copyright acknowledgements Contents