This is one of a small-format series in which each title examines one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science or nature. Exploring the life and work of the French artist Gustave Moreau, this is an account of one of the painters who paved the way for modern art. The teacher of Matisse and Rouault, he created in his work a world of glittering illusion and mystery. His complex, decorative style united a passion for mythology and mysticism with exquisite craftsmanship, and inspired a generation of Symbolist painters and writers, including Proust, Mallarme and the England Pre-Raphaelites.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French
Original Language: French
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I wish I had noticed the book was so small before ordering. Ten paintings are full page illustrations, and the rest of the art is a half page or less. There is a lot of great information in small type, but if you are looking for a book to enjoy viewing Moreau's wonderful art, you might be as disappointed as I was.
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Magic and Symbols,
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very useful for y research project: the mystical aspect of Moreau's work is thoroughly explored and clearly explained, which is not an obvious task!
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