Product Description

This is one of a small-format series in which each title examines one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science or nature. Exploring the life and work of the French artist Gustave Moreau, this is an account of one of the painters who paved the way for modern art. The teacher of Matisse and Rouault, he created in his work a world of glittering illusion and mystery. His complex, decorative style united a passion for mythology and mysticism with exquisite craftsmanship, and inspired a generation of Symbolist painters and writers, including Proust, Mallarme and the England Pre-Raphaelites.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #917202 in Books
• Published on: 1999-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 127 pages

Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

Customer Reviews

Magic and Symbols
very useful for y research project: the mystical aspect of Moreau's work is thoroughly explored and clearly explained, which is not an obvious task!