Gustav Klimt
(1862-1918)
The golden, sparkling portraits and landscapes of Austrian Gustav Klimt are introduced in Meet the Masters. Students investigate his use of jewels, mirrors, gold, and silver to create his Golden Style of the early 1900s. His most famous masterpiece is “The Kiss,” known throughout the world.
style
Modernist
Media
Gold Leaf, Oil
HERITAGE
Austrian
gender
Male
Pattern
Metal Embossing, Decoration
Foil Sheets, Foam Pads, Embossing Pencils
decorate, landscape, pattern, portrait, shape, texture
This artist unit is part of Track E along with six other artists. All tracks include: