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Title: The Art of Aubrey Beardsley

Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)

Summary: "The Art of Aubrey Beardsley" by Arthur Symons is a critical examination of the life and work of the eminent artist Aubrey Beardsley, written during the early 20th century. This book falls into the category of art criticism and historical analysis, exploring Beardsley's contributions to the arts, particularly focusing on his distinctive aesthetic and illustrative style that emerged in the late 19th century. The text also delves into the context of Beardsley's work, reflecting the cultural and artistic shifts of the era. In this book, Symons presents a detailed account of Beardsley's life, highlighting his notable achievements and significant influences. He articulates Beardsley's unique approach to art, emphasizing his skillful use of line and the complex interplay of themes within his illustrations, often drawing from classical literature and the decadent movement. Symons reflects on Beardsley's tragic life, marked by illness and an early death at 26, which imbued his work with a sense of urgency and depth. The text is interspersed with a rich variety of visual references that showcase Beardsley's artwork, providing readers with an understanding of both the artist's techniques and the provocative subjects he explored. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Symons, Arthur, 1865-1945

Illustrator: Beardsley, Aubrey, 1872-1898

EBook No.: 50171

Published: Oct 10, 2015

Downloads: 191

Language: English

Subject: Beardsley, Aubrey, 1872-1898

LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Art of Aubrey Beardsley

Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.)

Summary: "The Art of Aubrey Beardsley" by Arthur Symons is a critical examination of the life and work of the eminent artist Aubrey Beardsley, written during the early 20th century. This book falls into the category of art criticism and historical analysis, exploring Beardsley's contributions to the arts, particularly focusing on his distinctive aesthetic and illustrative style that emerged in the late 19th century. The text also delves into the context of Beardsley's work, reflecting the cultural and artistic shifts of the era. In this book, Symons presents a detailed account of Beardsley's life, highlighting his notable achievements and significant influences. He articulates Beardsley's unique approach to art, emphasizing his skillful use of line and the complex interplay of themes within his illustrations, often drawing from classical literature and the decadent movement. Symons reflects on Beardsley's tragic life, marked by illness and an early death at 26, which imbued his work with a sense of urgency and depth. The text is interspersed with a rich variety of visual references that showcase Beardsley's artwork, providing readers with an understanding of both the artist's techniques and the provocative subjects he explored. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Symons, Arthur, 1865-1945

Illustrator: Beardsley, Aubrey, 1872-1898

EBook No.: 50171

Published: Oct 10, 2015

Downloads: 191

Language: English

Subject: Beardsley, Aubrey, 1872-1898

LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.