William Hardy Books

Art Nouveau, new art in every sends of the word, reached its zenith in the early years of the 20th century. The movement began as a reaction against the horrors of mass production, reintroducing skills and craftsmanship which were fast dying out. In fine art, it was a rebellion against the striving for naturalism of the impressionists, creating, as it did, fantastical forms in mythical landscapes. This beautiful book gives an account of the artists, craftsmen, architects and designers whose skills represent the finest in Art Nouveau, works by Horta, Tiffany, Lalique, Daurne, Olbriche and Gaudi, and many other exponents of the Art Nouveau style are features in all their ingenuity and originality. For those who know and appreciate Art Nouveau here is a valuable sourcebook of the artists and their work. For everyone else, this book is an exceptionally well-documented introduction to the most distinctive style created this century.

The selection of paintings shown here traces the development of Van Gogh's artistic vision from the somber browns and blacks of The Potato Eaters to the brilliant colors and flame-like forms of his south of France landscapes. In the text, the author outlines the major events of his brief and tormented life, and explains the formative influences on his work.

Great condition kept in mylar cover. Hard cover with dust jacket. Fully illustrated comprehensive over view of decorative art styles.

Aan de hand van tien van zijn bekendste schilderijen wordt een beeld van Van Gogh en van zijn schildertechniek gegeven.