This edition had all images removed.
Title: Arnold Böcklin
Note: Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Louise Hope, Barbara Tozier, Chrome, Leif Huhn, David Bridson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Arnold Böcklin" by Heinrich Alfred Schmid is a biographical work written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and artistic contributions of the Swiss painter Arnold Böcklin, offering an in-depth analysis of his work within the historical context of 19th-century art movements. Böcklin is known for his symbolic landscapes and mythological themes, and the book discusses his unique style and the influence of his Swiss heritage. The opening of the work introduces Böcklin's significance in the art world, emphasizing his role during a transformative period in German painting. It highlights the various influences on his style, including the traditions he broke away from and his quest to redefine art through color and expression. Schmid sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Böcklin's life experiences, his artistic development, and how his formative years contributed to his eventual recognition as a pivotal figure in the history of art. The narrative hints at Böcklin's struggles and triumphs, creating a foundation for understanding the complexities of his character and the motivations behind his illustrious career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Schmid, Heinrich Alfred, 1863-1951
Illustrator: Böcklin, Arnold, 1827-1901
EBook No.: 18436
Published: May 23, 2006
Downloads: 111
Language: German
Subject: Biography
Subject: Painters -- Switzerland
LoCC: History: Biography
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Arnold Böcklin
Note: Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Louise Hope, Barbara Tozier, Chrome, Leif Huhn, David Bridson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Arnold Böcklin" by Heinrich Alfred Schmid is a biographical work written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and artistic contributions of the Swiss painter Arnold Böcklin, offering an in-depth analysis of his work within the historical context of 19th-century art movements. Böcklin is known for his symbolic landscapes and mythological themes, and the book discusses his unique style and the influence of his Swiss heritage. The opening of the work introduces Böcklin's significance in the art world, emphasizing his role during a transformative period in German painting. It highlights the various influences on his style, including the traditions he broke away from and his quest to redefine art through color and expression. Schmid sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Böcklin's life experiences, his artistic development, and how his formative years contributed to his eventual recognition as a pivotal figure in the history of art. The narrative hints at Böcklin's struggles and triumphs, creating a foundation for understanding the complexities of his character and the motivations behind his illustrious career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Schmid, Heinrich Alfred, 1863-1951
Illustrator: Böcklin, Arnold, 1827-1901
EBook No.: 18436
Published: May 23, 2006
Downloads: 111
Language: German
Subject: Biography
Subject: Painters -- Switzerland
LoCC: History: Biography
LoCC: Fine Arts
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.