Art History Symbolism.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hunt, Alfred.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Symbolism (Art movement).

Art movements.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (72 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Parkstone International, 2024.

Summary:

This book by Alfred Hunt explores the Symbolism movement in art history, focusing on key artists such as Pierre Puvis de Chavannes, Arnold Moreau, and Edvard Munch. Symbolism emerged in the late 19th century as a reaction against Realism and embraced emotions, dreams, and the unconscious over literal representation. The book delves into the philosophical underpinnings of Symbolism, influenced by figures like Charles Baudelaire and Stéphane Mallarmé, and highlights its impact across Europe. It examines how Symbolism sought to express the deeper essence of truth through evocative and suggestive works, emphasizing mystery and subjectivity. Aimed at art historians and enthusiasts, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Symbolism's evolution and its significant contributors. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

INTRODUCTION

MAJOR ARTISTS

Pierre Puvis de Chavannes

Arnold Böcklin

Gustave Moreau

Dante Gabriel Rossetti

Edward Burne-Jones

Odilon Redon

Eugène Carrière

Mikhail Aleksandrovich Vrubel

Fernand Khnopff

Jan Toorop

Edvard Munch

Franz von Stuck

Jens Ferdinand Willumsen

Maurice Denis

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

Notes:

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ISBN:

979-88-940501-8-8

OCLC:

1463061726