Paul Gauguin Masterpieces of Art

Gauguin began his artistic life as an Impressionist in Paris, but yearning for a wider world view he experimented with decorative art and bright colours to create a form of Symbolism. He painted briefly with Van Gogh but was strongly drawn by the "otherness" of the South Pacific which has secured him a unique place in the history of art.

About the author

Rosalind Ormiston is a researcher, lecturer and author in art, architecture and design history. She lectures in art and architectural history at Kingston University, London. Her recent publications include Colour Source Book, Alphonse Mucha: Masterworks, Art Deco: The Golden Age of Graphic Art and Illustration; Michelangelo: His Life and Works in 500 Images and Leonardo da Vinci: His Life and Works in 500 Images.

Summary

Gauguin began his artistic life as an Impressionist in Paris, but yearning for a wider world view he experimented with decorative art and bright colours to create a form of Symbolism. He painted briefly with Van Gogh but was strongly drawn by the “otherness” of the South Pacific which has secured him a unique place in the history of art.

Product details

• Authors: Rosalind Ormiston, Ormiston Rosalind
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 13.02.2024
• EAN: 9781804177853
• ISBN: 978-1-80417-785-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: Masterpieces of Art
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; ART / Subjects & Themes / Human Figure, Individual artists, art monographs, Art & Design, post-impressionists; South Sea; pacific; beautiful art;