Paul Klee
By: by Sandra Forty
Publisher: T & J
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Cary, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 95
ISBN-13: 9781844062782; 9781844062393
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY; Artists, Architects, Photographers; ART; History; General
Description: Paul Klee's philosophy of art is perhaps best summed up by his own statement: "A drawing is simply a line going for a walk." As one of the great avant garde artists of the 20th century, Swiss-born Klee was swept along with the changing moods and philosophies of the time. Klee did not readily fit into a particular artistic category. He used many styles and techniques, always exploring the different variations that each media opened up to him. An important element in Klee's work is his use of symbols and words to convey thoughts and philosophies directly on the canvas. To provide the greatest de.
Notes: Includes index.