Paul Klee: Irony at Work

by Angela Lampe

Offering a fresh look at one of the major artists of the 20th century, this book illustrates how Paul Klee's critical and ironic take on life was evident in every stage of his oeuvre. Known for its whimsy and levity, Paul Klee's art is often considered gleefully childlike. This groundbreaking volume argues that Klee's style emerged from a philosophical school that originated with early German Romanticism and consisted of perpetual shifts between satire...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3791355430
• ISBN13: 9783791355436
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Prestel Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 4.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 9.6" x 11.9"