Schiele: Masters of Art

Egon Schiele left an enormous artistic legacy that is all the more powerful for the brevity of his career. Isabel Kuhls lively text follows Schieles trajectory from an artist in the Art Nouveau style to a powerful interpreter of human sexuality and considers the many hardships, including exile and even imprisonment, faced by Schiele as a young and rebellious artist with a singular vision. Gorgeous reproductions of his most emblematic works are presented chronologically, allowing readers to appreciate the evolution of Schieles radical style, his uncanny use of colour and line, and his willingness to confront an oppressive society. From unflinching portraits to precisely detailed landscapes, Schieles artistry shines through on every page. See more