ON THE CONTEMPLATION OF NATURE
One of his generation's most popular artists, German Romantic painter Caspar David Friedrich is known for his allegorical landscapes that convey a deep sense of contemplation and melancholy. 2024 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of this outstanding artist, whose paintings continue to gain in topicality - hardly a discussion on climate change without one of his iconic paintings, such as The Sea of Ice, being invoked as a silent witness. Barbara Hess examines the painter's work and his life, from its lasting poignancy to the great themes of Romanticism and drawing. In the playful format of an A-Z book, the author takes us on a timely journey, showing how new views and perspectives can be gained from what has long been thought familiar.
| ISBN: | 9783775755672 |
| Publication date: | 25th April 2024 |
| Author: | Barbara Hess, Caspar David Friedrich |
| Publisher: | Hatje Cantz an imprint of Hatje Cantz Verlag |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 120 pages |
| Series: | A-Z |
| Genres: |
Individual artists, art monographs |