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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 709
EAN num: 9783822856833
Format: Illustrated
ISBN number: 3822856835
Label: Taschen
Manufacturer: Taschen
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 96
Printing Date: October 01, 2006
Publishing house: Taschen
Sale Popularity Level: 197053
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Unsentimental realism
'I maintain,' stated Gustave Courbet (1819-1877), 'that painting is clearly a concrete art whose existence lies only in the representation of real and existing objects....' Courbet, who influenced and advised the fledgling Impressionists, was an outstanding representative of a naturalistic realism that highlights the contradictions and inequities in society. Revolutionary were Courbet’s style, with dark hues and heavy brushstrokes, and choice of subject—depictions the life of plain people treated in an unsentimental, down to earth manner. His influence was enormous during his lifetime; he was offered the cross of the Legion of Honor in 1872 but he refused it. A man always at odds with authority, be it artistic or political, Courbet became a member of the Paris Commune and was briefly imprisoned and forced to flee to Switzerland for the final years of his life.
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A great overview, especially for 10$. The reproductions were of a high quality and the text was pretty good too. The only thing lacking was close-ups of the work so you could see the painting technique which I'd have really liked.
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