A luxuriously produced, lavishly illustrated publication

With a historical introduction on the dissolution of the Austrian monarchy

Constructivism, Surrealism, Expressionism in the former lands of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy

55,00 $ [US]

Beyond Klimt

New Horizons in Central Europe

1918 marked the end of a golden era: it was the year that Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Koloman Moser, and Otto Wagner died. Artistic activity, however, had already freed itself of their influence. Hardly affected by the political disruptions taking place, artists in the countries of the former Austro-Hungarian monarchy were busily productive, driven by a desire for a new start.

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The period between the two World Wars is characterised in the arts by international networks that transcended political and ideological borders. A lively artistic exchange took place, stimulating Constructive, Expressionist, and Surrealistic tendencies. An increasingly important role was played by magazines that disseminated new positions. The outbreak of World War II abruptly interrupted these cosmopolitan art networks. This publication examines the fascinating, artistically fruitful epoch between the wars.

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Much of this has not been explored except by specialists and this book will serve to alert a wider audience to the considerable riches of the Secession's afterlife.

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Ed. Alexander Klee, Stella Rollig

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Essays by S. Auer, É. Bajkay, K. De Boodt, G. Barki, G. Dobó, P. Dujardin, A. Groenewald-Schmidt, I. Habán, A. Klee, B. Lésak, F. Mészáros, F. Smola, G. Spindler, A. Suppan, M. Szeredi, M. Theinhardt, J. Weiss

392 pages, 301 colour illustrations
23.5 x 28.5 cm, hardcover

ISBN: 978-3-7774-3059-1

German edition

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