Jose Maria Faerna Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

Introduces the American artist, examines his work in the context of his time, and offers reproductions of some of his pieces

Edward Munch (1863-1944) stands out as the foremost artist from Scandinavia in modern history. His early years in Christiana, Norway, exposed him to influential artists and intellectuals, while his time in Paris introduced him to groundbreaking innovations. A pivotal exhibition in Berlin in 1892 established him as a distinctive and provocative figure in the art world. Munch's work significantly impacted the development of Expressionism, a movement that continues to resonate in contemporary Europe. Throughout his extensive career, he explored themes of death, love, and sex, aiming to visually express the complexities of human emotions. His sensitivity to emotional experiences allows his art to connect deeply with viewers' innermost feelings. In an introductory essay and accompanying commentaries on forty color plates, Thomas M. Messer, Director of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, examines Munch's artistic evolution within his historical context. He highlights the familial and familiar influences that permeate Munch's art, as well as the relationships with writers, poets, and patrons that supported him during challenging times. Renowned as a master of graphic arts, Munch's prints and drawings are presented alongside his paintings, illustrating the intensity with which he explored his themes across different mediums. His work powerfully conveys the psychic realities of his era through striking forms and images.

One of the "Great Modern Masters" series of monographs on 20th-century artists, this volume offers an introduction to Fernand Leger, reproducing major works from all periods of his career. Leger was associated early on with Cubism, but the primary influence on his work was the modern world.

Focusing on the American, Jasper Johns, who is associated with the Abstract Expressionist and Pop movements, this is one of a series of illustrated monographs which offer introductions to modern art and artists. Each book presents a profile of the artist and analysis of his distinctive style