Aubrey Beardsley
Aubrey Beardsley by Stanley Weintraub, published by Penguin in 1972, offers an insightful exploration of the life and work of the influential artist Aubrey Beardsley. This edition spans 287 pages and presents a detailed account of Beardsley’s brief yet impactful career, highlighting his rise from an obscure clerk to a prominent figure in the art world. The book delves into the complexities of Beardsley’s character and genius, set against the backdrop of his graphic art.
Readers will find a rich context for understanding Beardsley’s contributions to art, illustrated with 150 examples of his work. The narrative captures the essence of Beardsley’s life, emphasizing his artistic evolution and the societal influences that shaped his vision. This edition serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in the intersections of art and biography, particularly within the realm of late 19th-century artistic movements.
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At twenty the “Fra Angelico of Satanism”, as Roger Fry was to call Aubrey Beardsley, was an obscure clerk in a London insurance firm. Three years later he was the most notorious and perhaps the most influential artist in England.Here, then, is the marvelous boyhe died at twenty-fiveas human being and as complex and tragic genius, in the rich context of 150 examples of his graphic art.The original version of Aubrey Beardsley was a National Book Award nominee.
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