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THE WRITINGS OF A SAVAGE
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| By: |
Paul Gauguin, Daniel Gurin (Editor), Wayne Anderson |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£17.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0306807009 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780306807008 |
| Publisher: |
INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US |
| Pub. date: |
1 March, 1996 |
| Pages: |
344 |
| Description: |
The life of Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), who abandoned his wife, five children, and a successful career as a stockbroker to paint in poverty in exotic Tahiti, is one of the legendary tales of the art world. Today he is recognized as a highly influential founding father of modern art, who emphasized the use of flat planes and bright, nonnaturalistic colour in conjunction with symbolic or primitive subjects. Familiarity with Gauguin the writer is essential for a complete understanding of the artist. The Writings of a Savage collects the very best of his letters, articles, books, and journals, many of which are unavailable elsewhere. In brilliantly lucid discussions of life and art Gauguin paints a triumphant self-portrait of a volcanic artist and the tormented man within. |
| Synopsis: |
The life of Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), who abandoned his wife, five children, and a successful career as a stockbroker to paint in poverty in exotic Tahiti, is one of the legendary tales of the art world. Today he is recognized as a highly influential founding father of modern art, who emphasized the use of flat planes and bright, nonnaturalistic colour in conjunction with symbolic or primitive subjects. Familiarity with Gauguin the writer is essential for a complete understanding of the artist. The Writings of a Savage collects the very best of his letters, articles, books, and journals, many of which are unavailable elsewhere. In brilliantly lucid discussions of life and art Gauguin paints a triumphant self-portrait of a volcanic artist and the tormented man within. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Da Capo Press Inc |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |