Fernand Leger: Five Themes and Variations - Hardcover

Leger, Fernand

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1258777436 ISBN 13: 9781258777432

Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC, 2013

Synopsis

Fernand Leger: Five Themes And Variations is a comprehensive book that explores the life and work of French artist Fernand Leger. The book is written by Leger himself and provides readers with an in-depth look at his artistic philosophy and the five themes that he explored throughout his career. These themes include the human figure, still life, the machine, the city, and nature.The book is divided into five sections, each dedicated to one of these themes. Within each section, Leger provides a detailed analysis of his work and the various techniques he employed to create his unique style. He also discusses the historical and cultural context in which his art was created, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the social and political issues that influenced his work.In addition to Leger's writing, the book also features a wealth of illustrations, including reproductions of his most famous works. These images are accompanied by detailed captions that provide additional context and insight into Leger's artistic process.Overall, Fernand Leger: Five Themes And Variations is an essential read for anyone interested in the life and work of this influential artist. It offers a unique perspective on Leger's art and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical context in which it was created.Exhibition, February 28 To April 29, 1962.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About this title

About the Author

Fernand Léger was born in 1881 in north-western France, the only child of a cattle breeder and his wife. His early training was in architecture and draftsmanship; he began painting seriously upon moving to Paris in 1903. As a young artist, he exhibited regularly at the Salon d'Automne and was part of a circle that included Brancusi, Apollinaire, and the Puteaux group. His public debut as an avant-garde artist occurred in 1911, when one of his paintings was hung in the Cubist room at the Salon des Indépendants. Léger died in 1955.

Review

The reproductions in Fernand Léger show that his art went beyond Cubist shapes, primary colors and machine imagery; his merging of Cubist stasis with undulating volume can only be called masterly. -- The New York Times Book Review, Zoe H. Rice

Edition details

• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1258777436
• ISBN 13: 9781258777432
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 114
• Editor: Svendsen Louise A