The Little Book of Gaugin

In a pocket guide featuring many well-known works of "Gauguin the savage," famed for his escape to the South Seas, a Mus<'e>e d'Orsay archivist traces the themes and evolution of his art and career. Distributed by Rizzoli.
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This informative and entertaining reference book pays tribute to one of the greatest post-Impressionist painters.

Paul Gauguin's exotic paintings continue to entrance hundreds of thousands of museum-goers in retrospectives like Paul Gauguin and the South Pacific: The Edward McCormick Blair Collection (opens at the Chicago Art Institute September 6-June 11, 2004). "The Little Book of Gauguin is a portable, exceptionally well-organized guide to Gauguin's dramatic personal life and to the radical style changes that mark his career: his emergence from Impressionism to his role as the father of Symbolism, his interpretation of primitive art forms, and his immeasurable influence on twentieth century art.
Like previous series titles on artists, "The Little Book of Gauguin offers a concentrated approach to a complex artist with curator-level authority and vibrant illustrations.
Flammarion presents its series of informative, richly illustrated guides, covering lifestyle and cultural topics. Find out everything you want to know about your favorite subject in one handy volume.
- Unique thematic treatment with extensive use of key words and cross-referencing
- Over 70 alphabetically organized bite-sized entries in every title
- Attractive slimline format
- 100 color illustrations
- Summaries of key facts and dates in easy-reference tables
- Exclusive buyer's guide or list of useful addresses to find out more