Gustav Klimt
1862 - 1918
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Biography
Gustav Klimt was an Austrian symbolist painter known for his symbolic paintings of women and ornate style. He was a prominent figure in the Vienna Secession movement, which sought to break away from traditional artistic styles and promote innovative works. Klimt's art often featured elaborate patterns, gold leaf, and sensual themes, reflecting the Art Nouveau and Symbolist influences of his time. His most famous works include 'The Kiss' and 'Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I.' Klimt's artistic vision continues to inspire and influence artists to this day.
Famous Quotes (5)
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All art is erotic.
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I have never painted a self-portrait. I am less interested in myself as a subject for a painting than I am in other people, above all women.
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Whoever wants to know something about me - as an artist which alone is significant - they should look attentively at my pictures and there seek to recognize what I am and what I want.
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Art is a line around your thoughts.
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The modern artist...is working and expressing an inner world in other terms.