Paula Modersohn-Becker: A Life in Art

Paula Modersohn-Becker: A Life in Art

$37.99 / EA

Paula Modersohn-Becker: A Life in Art

Nineteenth-century German artist Paula Modersohn-Becker (1876-1907) defied every convention of an artist at the time: she was a professional female artist, she painted everyday scenes of women's life and self-portraits--including during her pregnancy--and she used a rich, earthy palette, including many pinks. In this accessible introduction to the artist, art historian Uwe M. Schneede tells the story of how Modersohn-Becker became one of the most important artists of the modern movement.

Schneede conducts a thorough visual analysis of Modersohn-Becker's paintings, examining how she painted women, including herself, in a way that had not been seen before and unpacking why her images have remained so significant. This study is paired with a revealing discussion of the artist's short life, from her early classes at the Association of Berlin Women Artists to creating the first-known female nude self-portraits. Featuring rarely seen images from Modersohn-Becker's archive, as well as fascinating insight into her life and work, Paula Modersohn-Becker presents a welcome opportunity to get to know this key modern artist.

Dimensions: 1.4" H x 9.0" L x 6.6" W

Pages: 240

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9780500025628
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