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Art Nouveau Masterpieces of Art

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Art Nouveau Masterpieces of Art by Dr Julian Beecroft explores the vibrant and intricate world of the Art Nouveau movement. With breathtaking illustrations and insightful commentary, the book delves into the works of celebrated artists and architects, giving readers an appreciation of the movement's iconic style and its influence on various art forms. Ideal for both enthusiasts and newcomers, it offers a rich visual and historical journey.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the elegance and creativity of the Art Nouveau movement, with its intricate designs and splendid artwork. It offers an enriching exploration of this vibrant period through stunning visuals and insightful commentary, perfect for both art lovers and cultural enthusiasts.

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Art Nouveau combined a desire for the complete reflection of art through craft and design, with the flowing lines of nature and Japonisme. It remains hugely popular, with the ever-present work of Mucha, Klimt, Toulouse-Lautrec and Mackintosh.

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Art Nouveau Masterpieces of Art by Dr Julian Beecroft explores the captivating world of Art Nouveau, a movement that combined a desire for the complete reflection of art through craft and design with the flowing lines of nature and Japonisme. This art style remains hugely popular today, featuring the ever-present work of artists like Mucha, Klimt, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Mackintosh.

Founded in the 1880s as a response to the art world's elitist obsession with painted and sculptural arts, 'New Art' quickly garnered enthusiastic support. The movement remains a testament to the seamless blend of craft, design, and the natural world.

Julian Beecroft, author of Art Nouveau Masterpieces of Art, is a freelance writer and editor specialising in the arts. He has an extensive writing background on Canadian artists like Tom Thomson, Emily Carr and the Group of Seven for prestigious institutions such as the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London and the Groninger Museum in The Netherlands, as well as publications like The Guardian and The London Magazine. He has previously contributed to Flame Tree Publishing on classical music and is currently writing a book on the art, culture, and history of Canada.

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  • The most famous and popular artworks from key artists and movements.
  • Part of an expanding and comprehensive series of art books.
  • Accessible and succinct text, enhanced with narrative captions.
  • Full-page reproductions on high-quality paper.
  • Ideal compact hardback gift format.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786647849

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Illustration: 84 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 750g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Julian Beecroft is a freelance writer and editor specialising in the arts. He has written extensively on the Canadian artists Tom Thomson, Emily Carr and the Group of Seven for Dulwich Picture Gallery in London and the Groninger Museum in Groningen, The Netherlands, as well as for The Guardian, The London Magazine and other publications. Previously, he has written on classical music for Flame Tree Publishing. He is currently writing a book on the art, culture and history of Canada.

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