Gustav Klimt Poems - Poems about Gustav Klimt

Life and Death in two separated clusters, Klimt draws conflicts. The serenity of his cycle of life is bright in pure color, he depicts. A modern dance of death, yet he offers pause in what is inevitably set. Death savoring in anticipation, musing with the decision “Not yet”. Idly, death looks on, a sinister smile upon the gruesome face. He...

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"Because you've deepened the conviction in my soul. I am woman.” Ray Burton Restful repose. Seemingly without clothes, Yet adorned with a quilt. Serene, no concerned guilt. Appearing to slumber. Six women in number, Or is it just one In stages til life’s done? Woman, slyly awake and alert. Wiles of a temptress she'll assert. The delicate virgin surrounded by flowers. Buds turn to blooms as...

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He was the son of Ernst, an immigrant gold engraver, his devoted mother Anna was a gifted musician- Austrian painter Gustav Klimt was but one of seven children, all three talented sons were in constant competition. In 1876 he attended Vienna School of Arts and Crafts, an architectural painter he was training to be- The Golden Order of...

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"The Three Ages of Woman," painted by the noted symbolist named Gustav Klimt; from Austria, late-nineteenth century till early twentieth, he left his mark. At center, woman with her child held close; his view of motherhood, fertility, so goddess-like, entwined in sheer chiffon. Flushed cheeks, gold hair, and alabaster skin; this...

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"All art is erotic", quote from Gustav Klimt The Kiss... Gustav Klimt Son of a Bohemian gold engraver Childhood marked by poverty Influenced by Japanese art Developed his talent early in life Created his own style like no other Took symbolism and eroticism to new heights Glorifying the female body Evocatively exotic and erotic Lacquering it with gold leaf Controversial during his lifetime Now on display...

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