Five Primitive Masters

By Wilhelm Uhde

Book Overview

Five Primitive Masters is a book written by Wilhelm Uhde, a German art collector and critic, that explores the works of five artists who are considered to be the pioneers of the Primitive Art movement. The book focuses on the works of Henri Rousseau, Andr����� Bauchant, S�����raphine Louis, Camille Bombois, and Louis Vivin, all of whom were self-taught artists who created their own unique styles. The book provides a detailed analysis of each artist's life and work, including their influences, techniques, and thematic motifs. It also includes numerous full-color reproductions of their paintings, allowing readers to fully appreciate the beauty and complexity of their art. Throughout the book, Uhde argues that these artists, despite their lack of formal training, were able to create works that were equal in quality and importance to those produced by trained artists. He also explores the ways in which their art challenged traditional notions of beauty and representation, and how it paved the way for later artistic movements such as Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism. Overall, Five Primitive Masters is a fascinating exploration of the lives and works of five important artists who helped to shape the course of modern art. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art or the evolution of artistic styles and techniques.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163179574
• ISBN13: 9781163179574
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"