Klimt by Alfred Weidinger Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Klimt
Book Review: A simply OK art book
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased the book with some extra cash, despite the warnings by AH Art Lover UK. I recommend everyone read his review first for some very important points.
The type face is quite striking and it excels at mirroring the glamor and scale of Klimt. As a simple coffee table book on Klimt, this certainly makes a bold statement. A serious art book this is not.
I agree with Art Lover that many of the paintings were printed too small for such an over-sized book. However, some pictures were printed very large as details, and I found these quite good. Never (in all the books I have purchased) have I seen his work with such detail. The image quality was good, and i found only a few blurry images. The full catalog in the back of the book has very small images, and I was quite saddened that many of my favorite paintings were excluded from the full page treatment.
Many "rare" paintings were included that I had no knowledge of. Also, this book represents the most recent findings on Klimt's work. I especially enjoyed the breakthroughs on the Stoclet Frieze's Knight.
The writing is good, and does a great job of pointing out historical facts, but it spends little time on the paintings themselves. I also found that the painting being talked about in the text was often several pages away from the text describing it. Many times, the images being described in the text (paintings that are usually by other artists) were not to be found within the book.
Its a good history book and offers great insight into klimt. For the price it really is a toss up depending on your budget. I wish it had more full size images, but I enjoyed the large size and EXCELLENT quality of the printing, binding, and overall craftsmanship.
Book Review: Exelent coverage of G. Kllimt's career and works
Summary: 5 Stars
Not an exhaustive study of his works, but a comprehensive look at his most famous and note worthy works such as "The Kiss" "Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I" "Judith I" as well as details of some of his large murals and lost works. Many beautiful large plates. Will not disapoint the amateur fan and very likely will broaden their undersanding of the artist. Probably won't have teach an Art historian, or student of the period. Includes biographical details of his life and the Vienese Secessionist movement. Overall an excelent book on an excelent artist.Book Review: Gorgeous!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just received a copy of this book that I ordered for my mother for Christmas, and I am very tempted to keep it for myself! It is gorgeous and the reproductions of the paintings are amazing. I have always been a big fan of Klimt's work and this book does not disappoint. There are some brand new paintings included and the most fascinating parts of the book are when actual historic photos of the subject are included along side a painting of the subject - I love that part! Also, great commentary about his career and life. Wonderful!!Book Review: Klimt - Weidinger
Summary: 5 Stars
A magnificent work of art! All of Klimt's dazzling paintings as well as his drawings, beautifully reproduced, and accompanied by Weidinger's critical assessments. We are savoring each page as we slowly work our way thru this major (in size as well as content) accomplishment.Book Review: Klimt book
Summary: 5 Stars
I was very pleased, despite the stricke in England the item was shipped quickly, safely and very well packed. Thanks!
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