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Vienna Secession

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The Vienna Secession refers to the artistic movement founded in 1897 by a group of Austrian artists, most notably Gustav Klimt, who broke away from the traditional, conservative Vienna Künstlerhaus. Their goal was to create a platform for modern art, free from academic constraints, and open to international influences. The movement emphasized unity of the arts (architecture, painting, design), geometric ornamentation, symbolism, and innovative exhibition design. The Secession’s official journal, Ver Sacrum, helped spread its ideas. The book Vienna Secession typically explores the group’s formation, key figures, stylistic characteristics, groundbreaking exhibitions (including the famous 1902 Beethoven exhibition), and its lasting influence on modern art, design, and early 20th-century aesthetics.

 

Robert Walssenberger
Rizzoli
Hardcover 139 pp. 9.5 in. 12.25
Condition: Very Good
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