The Self-Portrait, from Schiele to Beckmann

by Tobias G. Natter, Uwe Schneede, Olaf Peters

Book Overview

This visually stunning volume offers perceptive examinations of several renowned German and Austrian Expressionist artists who redefined modern self-portraiture.

The self-portrait has been a vital aspect of artistic expression throughout history. Neo-Classical painters such as El Greco and Rembrandt formalized the practice, and the first half of the 20th century saw a dramatic transformation in the self-portrait's style and context,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3791358596
• ISBN13: 9783791358598
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Prestel Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 3.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.5" x 11.4"