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Product details
- ISBN 9783791379937
- Dimensions: 210 x 170mm
- Publication Date: 03 Oct 2023
- Publisher: Prestel
- Publication City/Country: DE
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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Considered one of the most important figures in German art of
the nineteenth century, Caspar David Friedrich is best known
for his dramatic and emotional paintings, which often feature
contemplative figures, sweeping landscapes, and an emphasis
on the sublime and the spiritual. This book takes a chronological
approach to Friedrich’s career, beginning with his early years
producing traditional religious and historical scenes. It explores
his innovative use of light and color, and his unprecedented
treatment of the landscape as a living, dynamic entity, rather than
simply as a backdrop or setting for other subjects.
The beautifully reproduced works and details in this volume help
readers appreciate the astounding qualities of Friedrich’s works:
his palette of muted, atmospheric colors; swirling clouds, dramatic
mountains, and turbulent seas; and subtle changes in light and
shadow that occur throughout the day. Readers will come away
with a renewed appreciation for Friedrich’s portrayals of the
natural world and the unique and provocatively emotive qualities
of his work.
MICHAEL ROBINSON is a freelance lecturer and writer on art and design history
having gained a Masters degree at Kingston University, where he spent many
years as a lecturer. He is also a Blue Badge tourist guide and can often be found
in Museums and galleries sharing his passions for art.
