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Klimt |  | Author: Alfred Weidinger
Publisher: Prestel USA
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 159316
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12
Dimensions (in): 17.4 x 12.3 x 1.7
ISBN: 3791337645
Dewey Decimal Number: 709
EAN: 9783791337647
ASIN: 3791337645
Publication Date: October 1, 2007
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Product Description
Grand in size and sumptuously produced, this monograph presents Klimt's complete painted works in all their opulent detail and sensuous beauty. This uniquely exhaustive survey of the leading artist of Viennese Art Nouveau style offers art lovers an irresistible opportunity: page after page of Klimt's paintings and frescoes along with illuminating commentary about his life and career. The author presents Klimt's entire painted oeuvre on an unprecedented scale. His commentary reflects the latest academic findings, such as Klimt's newly discovered church frescoes in Istria, in chapters featuring a wide-range of topics, including Klimt and women, the Viennese Secession, landscapes, portraits, and allegories. This volume's remarkable packaging reflects the magnificence of the work within. The book's large format allows close examination of the exquisite detail and luminescent quality of the work for which Klimt is renowned, making it a perfect gift or collector's item. Best of all, it provides viewers with an all-encompassing perspective on one of history's greatest painters.
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 Klimt book November 27, 2009
Lubomir Ftacnik (Bratislava,Slovakia)
I was very pleased, despite the stricke in England the item was shipped quickly, safely and very well packed. Thanks!
 A simply OK art book August 28, 2009
Joshua Hockel
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I purchased the book with some extra cash, despite the warnings by AH Art Lover UK. I recommend everyone read his review first for some very important points.
The type face is quite striking and it excels at mirroring the glamor and scale of Klimt. As a simple coffee table book on Klimt, this certainly makes a bold statement. A serious art book this is not.
I agree with Art Lover that many of the paintings were printed too small for such an over-sized book. However, some pictures were printed very large as details, and I found these quite good. Never (in all the books I have purchased) have I seen his work with such detail. The image quality was good, and i found only a few blurry images. The full catalog in the back of the book has very small images, and I was quite saddened that many of my favorite paintings were excluded from the full page treatment.
Many "rare" paintings were included that I had no knowledge of. Also, this book represents the most recent findings on Klimt's work. I especially enjoyed the breakthroughs on the Stoclet Frieze's Knight.
The writing is good, and does a great job of pointing out historical facts, but it spends little time on the paintings themselves. I also found that the painting being talked about in the text was often several pages away from the text describing it. Many times, the images being described in the text (paintings that are usually by other artists) were not to be found within the book.
Its a good history book and offers great insight into klimt. For the price it really is a toss up depending on your budget. I wish it had more full size images, but I enjoyed the large size and EXCELLENT quality of the printing, binding, and overall craftsmanship.
The beauty of Klimt comes alive May 22, 2008
Clarice Cliff devotee (Brisbane,Australia)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book is absolutely beautiful..both in its imagery,type face and narrative.
Highly recommended to lovers of Art Nouveau and Klimt
Klimt - Weidinger January 23, 2008
E. B. Mullen (Grand Junction, CO)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
A magnificent work of art! All of Klimt's dazzling paintings as well as his drawings, beautifully reproduced, and accompanied by Weidinger's critical assessments. We are savoring each page as we slowly work our way thru this major (in size as well as content) accomplishment.
Gorgeous!! December 10, 2007
H. Ward (Chicago, IL)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
I just received a copy of this book that I ordered for my mother for Christmas, and I am very tempted to keep it for myself! It is gorgeous and the reproductions of the paintings are amazing. I have always been a big fan of Klimt's work and this book does not disappoint. There are some brand new paintings included and the most fascinating parts of the book are when actual historic photos of the subject are included along side a painting of the subject - I love that part! Also, great commentary about his career and life. Wonderful!!
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