Schiele - Taschen Basic Art Series

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Egon Schiele was a groundbreaking Austrian Expressionist known for his bold, revealing portraits and self-portraits. His work, marked by distorted figures and a defiant take on beauty, left a lasting impact on 20th-century art.

A pioneer of Austrian Expressionism, Schiele's intense and provocative style challenged traditional notions of portraiture.

Guided early on by Gustav Klimt, Schiele initially explored the ornate Art Nouveau style before forging his own raw, confrontational aesthetic. His art features sharp lines, vivid colors, and elongated, stylized figures that captured psychological depth and sexual intensity like never before.

Schiele’s portraits often shock with their erotic and unsettling poses, subjects crouch on the floor, stretch out languidly, glare at the viewer, or boldly display their genitalia. His models range from skeletal and frail to powerful and sensuous, reflecting a wide spectrum of human vulnerability and strength.

While many during his time viewed his work as offensive and ugly, even leading to a brief imprisonment for obscenity in 1912, Schiele’s legacy is now celebrated for its revolutionary depiction of the human form. This book showcases key pieces from his brief but impactful career, highlighting his vital role in shaping modern art and influencing contemporary artists like Tracey Emin and Jenny Saville.

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