painting, german

Discusses, in simple text, the life and work of the abstract painter, focusing on his use of color, shape, and symbolism.

Includes reproductions of Durer's paintings, full-color plates, critical comments, survey of his life and work, a basic bibliography, and "catalogue raisonne.".

Describes the history of expressionism, which originated in Germany at the beginning of the twentieth century; and presents a sample of pieces from well-known artists, such as Wassily Kandinsky, Wilhelm Lehmbruck, Emil Nolde, and others.

Introduces the life and art of Paul Klee, describing his childhood in Switzerland and youth in Germany, his travels, his friendships with other artists, and his painting styles.

Discusses the life, art, and legacy of the artist Paul Klee. Includes a timeline linking the events in his life with world events.

A brief biography of this twentieth-century German artist accompanies reproductions and analyses of several of his works.

A brief biography of the German painter and printmaker accompanies fifteen color reproductions and critical interpretations of his works.