Tag: Gustav

Gustav Klimt’s combination of intense compositions and abstract motifs gives his paintings a unique allure. His art is full of linear constructions and Art Nouveau curves — those whiplash ribbons that flex in spontaneous places, idealised from natural forms such as plant stems and flo...

This article features in the book How to Read Paintings, an introduction to some of the most fascinating artworks in art history, by Christopher P Jones. The Kiss (1907–08) by Gustav Klimt. Oil and gold leaf on canvas. Österreichische Galerie Belvedere museum, Vienna, Austria....