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Parmi ceux à qui l'on doit notre représentation fantasmée de Paris le peintre et graphiste Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901) n'est pas des moindres. À travers ses gravures, affiches, peintures et dessins, l'artiste a immortalisé la vie nocturne parisienne à la Belle Époque et a fait figurer le quartier de Montmartre, au nord de la ville, parmi les premières destinations de plaisir et de création du monde.
Descendant d'une vieille famille de la noblesse française, Toulouse-Lautrec semble avoir été attiré très tôt par le monde des plaisirs, s'intéressant aux salles de danse, aux cabarets et aux maisons closes de Montmartre, et choisissant comme sujets de célèbres danseuses et chanteuses, telles que Jane Avril. Ses oeuvres représentent à la fois des scènes animées de spectacles et des portraits posés et sensibles saisis hors scène, notamment dans Le Sofa ou Le Lit. D'un point de vue stylistique, il maîtrisait autant l'art graphique, comme en témoigne ses affiches publicitaires de Jane Avril, que celui de l'esquisse, dessin libre et pourtant puissamment évocateur.
Malgré sa mort précoce à 36 ans, en raison de complications dues à l'alcoolisme et à la syphilis, l'influence culturelle de Toulouse-Lautrec fut immense. Cet ouvrage introductif nous emmène dans un univers de chanteuses, danseuses, musiciens et prostituées, et révèle ainsi un artiste profondément humain, doué d'un talent de figuration étonnant et d'un sens évident pour saisir l'énergie et les légendes de la ville. -
Five in One: Impressionism
Bernd Growe, Christoph Heinrich, Ingo F. Walther, Peter H. Feist
- Taschen
- 27 Mars 2025
- 9783754401415
This inspiring collection covers the work, the lives, and the enduring impact of five key Impressionists, in one volume that's a primer and a celebration of probably the most popular artistic genre of all time. Each featured artist broke boundaries in different ways, astounding late 19th-century society with their boldness of vision and technique.Edgar Degas explored movement and the human form with masterly style and innovative compositions, most famously of dancers, racehorses, and busy streetscapes. Claude Monet was a maestro of light and atmosphere, capturing the fleeting moment with his iconic water lilies and series paintings. Pierre-Auguste Renoir celebrated beauty and sensuality, bringing vibrancy to everyday scenes with lush brushwork and a radiant palette. Paul Gauguin sought inspiration in the exotic, using bold colors and symbolism, often to unsettling effect. Finally, Vincent van Gogh's highly emotive use of color and vigorous brushstrokes conveyed his private turmoil and did much to lay the groundwork for Expressionism.Together, these five creative masters redefined what art dared to achieve, emphasizing personal expression alongside their exploration of light, color, and perspective. Their output marked a pivotal shift to modern artistic freedoms and expectations.This collection looks beyond their most famous works and includes an extensive text on each artist's oeuvre, alongside a detailed biography and more than 400 high-quality color illustrations.
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Five in One : Impressionnisme
Bernd Growe, Christoph Heinrich, Ingo F. Walther, Peter H. Feist
- Taschen
- 27 Mars 2025
- 9783754401408
This inspiring collection covers the work, the lives, and the enduring impact of five key Impressionists, in one volume that's a primer and a celebration of probably the most popular artistic genre of all time. Each featured artist broke boundaries in different ways, astounding late 19th-century society with their boldness of vision and technique.Edgar Degas explored movement and the human form with masterly style and innovative compositions, most famously of dancers, racehorses, and busy streetscapes. Claude Monet was a maestro of light and atmosphere, capturing the fleeting moment with his iconic water lilies and series paintings. Pierre-Auguste Renoir celebrated beauty and sensuality, bringing vibrancy to everyday scenes with lush brushwork and a radiant palette. Paul Gauguin sought inspiration in the exotic, using bold colors and symbolism, often to unsettling effect. Finally, Vincent van Gogh's highly emotive use of color and vigorous brushstrokes conveyed his private turmoil and did much to lay the groundwork for Expressionism.Together, these five creative masters redefined what art dared to achieve, emphasizing personal expression alongside their exploration of light, color, and perspective. Their output marked a pivotal shift to modern artistic freedoms and expectations.This collection looks beyond their most famous works and includes an extensive text on each artist's oeuvre, alongside a detailed biography and more than 400 high-quality color illustrations.
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