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Sticker Art Shapes: Klimt
With More than 60 Reusable Stickers!
by Editors of Frances Lincoln

Mar 2009
Sticker Art Shapes
Sticker Book
$8.95 US ($11.50 CAN)
978-1-84507-942-0 | 9781845079420
1-84507-942-6 | 1845079426
28 pp
70 per carton
Children's Books
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Activity Books
Spring 2009
Imprint Rights: USC
Title Rights: W
Product Safety: Intended for Children Under 12, Mfgr warrants no warnings apply

Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Description:
Gustav Klimt was a founder of the movement known as the Vienna Secession, which promoted a new, non-traditional style of art that became known as Art Noveau. Characterized by flowing lines and floral motifs, Art Nouveau instantly became a major style, and its influence continues today. In this fun sticker book, youngsters learn about Klimt while interacting with his art. The book begins with a short biography covering the highlights of the artist’s life; then young readers explore six of his iconic paintings, carefully studying the originals and then reconstructing them with more than 60 reusable stickers.

Excerpt:
Biography (page 3) Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) After completing his studies at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts, Gustav Klimt began his painting career in 1886, when he was commissioned to decorate the grand staircases at the Burgtheater and Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. By 1897 he had become a founder member of a group of artists and architects known as the Vienna Secession. This group wanted to break away from the spirit of traditionalism and conformity that they felt dominated the art scene at the time. They developed a style that became known as Art Nouveau (New Art). Art Nouveau was characterised by the flowing lines and floral motifs in its designs, often highlighted with gold leaf. The first exhibition of Art Nouveau took place in 1898. This was followed in 1900 by the Paris World Exhibition, at which Klimt presented several allegorical paintings on the themes of philosophy and medicine. In 1902 Klimt created his Beethoven Frieze. This monumental fresco decorated with coloured glass jewels and gold leaf was an illustration of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. In this work Klimt wanted to demonstrate the importance and interdependence of art and love. By 1905, Klimt had left the Secession behind and was exploring new techniques in his work. Mosaics appear, for example, in many of his paintings from this period. Between 1906 and 1909 Klimt travelled extensively in Europe. He visited Belgium, England, Italy, France and Spain. In 1917 he was made an honorary member of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. He died on 6th February 1918, at the age of 56. Gustav Klimt was a key figure in the Art Nouveau movement. He has a special position in the history of European art due to his rich, poetic paintings of figures, embellished with precious metals, stones and flowers, and of peaceful natural landscapes. He left a legacy of 220 paintings and thousands of drawings.

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