Paula Modersohn-Becker - Uwe M. Schneede - diskuze

Nineteenth-century German artist Paula Modersohn-Becker (1876-1907) defied every convention of an artist at the time: she was a professional female artist, she painted everyday scenes of women's life and self-portraits--including during her pregnancy--and she used a rich, earthy palette, including many pinks. In this accessible introduction to the artist, art historian Uwe M. Schneede tells the story of how Modersohn-Becker became one of the most important artists of the modern movement.Schneede conducts a thorough visual analysis of Modersohn-Becker's paintings, examining how she painted women, including herself, in a way that had not been seen before and unpacking why her images have remained so significant. This study is paired with a revealing discussion of the artist's short life, from her early classes at the Association of Berlin Women Artists to creating the
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