Paul Gauguin Boeken

Catalogus met uitgebreide beschrijvingen van de tentoongestelde schilderijen.

Unappreciated during his lifetime, Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) is now celebrated as a key figure in French postimpressionism and an early modernism pioneer. A rebel in both art and life, he abandoned his bourgeois upbringing and stockbroker career to pursue painting. Disillusioned by the "hypocrisy of civilization," he left Paris for the South Seas, settling first in Tahiti and later in the Marquesas Islands, never to return to Europe. In his final months, he penned a witty and revealing autobiographical memoir, requesting its publication after his death. This work first appeared in French in 1918 and was translated into English three years later. As noted by his son Émile in the preface, the journals offer an illuminating self-portrait of Gauguin, highlighting his goodness, humor, insurgent spirit, and disdain for hypocrisy. These candid reflections encompass his views on fellow artists in Paris, his tumultuous relationship with Van Gogh, and the allure of Polynesian women, while also shedding light on his challenging life in the islands. This facsimile reproduces the first American translation from a rare 1921 limited edition, featuring full-page sketches by Gauguin, providing unique insights into both the man and the artist. Translated from French by Van Wyck Brooks (1886-1963).

This unique book gives equal weight to Gauguin's activities, both as an artist and a writer, providing a rare insight into his intractable character and uncompromising ideals.

Traces the career of the post-Impressionist whose principles of color & composition strongly influenced modern paintin~~g, from his earliest works to his signature South Seas paintings of island life. Chronology. 9" x 11 3/4". Full-color plates & b&w illus.

Unsere Kalender sind auf umweltfreundlichem Papier gedruckt und vom FSC zertifiziert. 16-Monats-Kalender mit internationalen Feiertagen und den Feiertagen der wichtigsten Weltreligionen. Broschürenkalender - Fine Arts 30x30 cm (geöffnet 30x60 cm)

This book contains 79 color plates and details which include the 29 works from the Tahitian period held in Soviet museums.

Inspired by a primitive way of life, Paul Gauguin came to reject the world of the Impressionists, leaving Parisian society in search of paradise. Explore the life of this 19th-century French artist through his astonishingly vibrant and exotic paintings. The DK ArtBook series presents both the life and works of each artist within the cultural, social, and political context of their time. To make the books easy to consult, they are divided into three areas -- the life and works of the artist, historical and cultural background, and analysis of major works -- which are identifiable by side bands. Each spread focuses on a specific theme, with an introductory text and several annotated illustrations. Few art history texts contain such abundance of full-color illustrations. The index section is also illustrated and gives background information on key figures and the location of the artist's works.