The Writings Of A Savage (Paperback, 1st Da Capo Press ed)

The life of Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), who abandoned his wife, five children, and a successful career as a stockbroker to paint in poverty in exotic Tahiti, is one of the legendary tales of the art world. Today he is recognized as a highly influential founding father of modern art, who emphasized the use of flat planes and bright, nonnaturalistic color in conjunction with symbolic or primitive subjects. Familiarity with Gauguin the writer is essential for a complete understanding of the artist. "The Writings of a Savage" collects the very best of his letters, articles, books, and journals, many of which are unavailable elsewhere. In brilliantly lucid discussions of life and art Gauguin paints a triumphant self-portrait of a volcanic artist and the tormented man within.

General

Imprint:	Da Capo Press Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 1996
First published:	March 1996
Authors:	Paul Gauguin
Dimensions:	214 x 140 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	344
Edition:	1st Da Capo Press ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-306-80700-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > General Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > 1800 to 1900 > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Individual artists > General Books > Biography > General Promotions
LSN:	0-306-80700-9
Barcode:	9780306807008

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