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The Fantastic Art of Vienna
Great and Timeless Paintings from a Realm of Laughter and Light, of Brooding, Darkness and Splendid Decadence
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At the turn of the last century, Vienna was a crucible of contrasting themes like reality versus illusion and sexuality versus death. Alessandra Comini delves into the city's rich cultural landscape, highlighting its tumultuous history under the Habsburg Empire and the influence of external threats like the Ottoman Turks. This environment fostered a unique artistic movement, inspiring notable figures such as Schönberg, Freud, and Klimt, who embraced a blend of escapism and fantastical elements in their works, reflecting the city's complex heritage.
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The Fantastic Art of Vienna, Alessandra Comini
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- Title
- The Fantastic Art of Vienna
- Subtitle
- Great and Timeless Paintings from a Realm of Laughter and Light, of Brooding, Darkness and Splendid Decadence
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Alessandra Comini
- Publisher
- Sunstone Press
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 150
- ISBN13
- 9781632935861
- Category
- Art / Culture
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- At the turn of the last century, Vienna was a crucible of contrasting themes like reality versus illusion and sexuality versus death. Alessandra Comini delves into the city's rich cultural landscape, highlighting its tumultuous history under the Habsburg Empire and the influence of external threats like the Ottoman Turks. This environment fostered a unique artistic movement, inspiring notable figures such as Schönberg, Freud, and Klimt, who embraced a blend of escapism and fantastical elements in their works, reflecting the city's complex heritage.