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Topic 36 of 55: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)

Sun, Aug 30, 1998 (01:45) | Riette Walton (riette)
Austrian painter and graphic artist.
39 responses total. 

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 1 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Sun, Aug 30, 1998 (01:48) * 2 lines
Characteristically, the figures in Klimt's paintings are treated more or less naturalistically, but embellished - in the background or their clothing for example - with richly decorative patterns, creating a highly distinctive style of extraordinarily lush sensuality.
I don't know how many pictures by him I'll be able to find and post, but I do feel he deserves a topic for being an extraordinary artist.

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 2 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Sun, Aug 30, 1998 (01:58) * 10 lines
I'm going to start with some earlier works, and hopefully, as this topic grows longer, we will be able to compare his paintings, appreciate their versatility, but also his progress as an artist.



Gustav Klimt
'Love'
1895

If I didn't know that this painting was by the same person who did 'The Virgin' that I posted in 20th century art, I would never have guessed it. It is not a perfect painting; I think it is because he simply hadn't at this point found his unique style as all artists must in order to become happy in their work. He was following convention instead of his heart.
But it still is a good painting, and I can't help but be reminded of Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester when looking at it.

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 3 of 39: Autumn Moore  (autumn) * Sun, Aug 30, 1998 (16:09) * 1 lines
Good comparison!

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 4 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Tue, Sep  1, 1998 (04:07) * 8 lines
Beethoven Freeze I

Gustav Klimt
Beethoven Freeze (first section)
1902

Though Klimt was highly successful early in his career as a painter of sumptuous decorative schemes, he was drawn to avant-garde art, and this wall painting clearly shows the influence that Impressionism, Symbolism and Art Nouveau had on him. This first part illustrates man's search for happiness. 


 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 5 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Thu, Sep  3, 1998 (13:31) * 9 lines
And the rest of it:

Frieze II

Gustav Klimt
Beethoven Frieze (last section)
1902-03 



 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 6 of 39: Autumn Moore  (autumn) * Thu, Sep  3, 1998 (22:53) * 1 lines
More dreamy-eyed women! So soothing, yet weird.

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 7 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Fri, Sep  4, 1998 (01:15) * 1 lines
I think it's because his faces and figures are pretty naturalistic and serene - but he frames them in such incredible colours and patterns that it can't be anything but weird!

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 8 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Wed, Sep  9, 1998 (01:25) * 7 lines
Alright, so all three pictures I have posted illustrate the beauty of love and hope etc. Now for something that personifies the dark side of love....

JudithI

Gustav Klimt
'Judith I'
1901

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 9 of 39: Autumn Moore  (autumn) * Thu, Sep 10, 1998 (21:21) * 1 lines
Wonder what happened to Judiths II on?

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 10 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Fri, Sep 11, 1998 (01:07) * 1 lines
Patience, deary!

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 11 of 39: Klimt admirer  (terry) * Fri, Sep 11, 1998 (21:23) * 3 lines
I have really come to like Klimt by viewing these pictures and add me to the list of folks who can't wait to see "Judith II"; there really is more?

By the way, Riette, are you going to comment on these topics in your videotape in the making? (can't hardly wait for that either!)

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 12 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Sat, Sep 12, 1998 (01:23) * 2 lines
Shoot, I never thought of it, Terry!!! Like what sort of comments? I will probably be doing some sort of introduction, and at one point I sort of blabber about what's happening with the painting I was doing at the time. At the moment it's sort of bits and pieces, which I will try and bring together on a proper tape - though, how it's going to come out with my technical skills is a big mystery to me.
Still haven't been able to make pictures of Zürich, as the weather has been totally black here for over a week now. But once that's done the tape will be more or less finished, I think. It's all very silly and boring, so don't get yourself excited. AT least you'll have something to laugh about when you see what a frump I really am! HA-ha!!

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 13 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Sat, Sep 12, 1998 (01:29) * 9 lines
And:

JudithII

Gustav Klimt
'Judith II'
1901

I think both these paintings would both look good in the 'Eroticism in Art' topic as well. In this one I think the face is just fantastic.

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 14 of 39: Wolf  (wolf) * Sat, Sep 12, 1998 (08:48) * 1 lines
ok, what's up with the person peeping from behind her skirt?

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 15 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Sat, Sep 12, 1998 (16:03) * 1 lines
It's Wer, no doubt! See, he looks just like that one funny photo he posted that time!

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 16 of 39: Wolf  (wolf) * Sat, Sep 12, 1998 (17:18) * 1 lines
true :)

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 17 of 39: Autumn Moore  (autumn) * Sun, Sep 13, 1998 (21:27) * 1 lines
Riette, you could make your own little art documentary--you could be the next Sister Wendy!

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 18 of 39: wer  (KitchenManager) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (00:08) * 1 lines
can't be me, I'd be too busy peeking up her skirt...

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 19 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (00:59) * 8 lines
LOL!!!

Sister Riëtte. Imagine! Not sure Sister Wendy (who is, by the way, South African) would approve of her fellow sister's language usage though.....or the camera guy peaking up her skirt! At least I'd smile the Mona Lisa smile all the time!

Which reminds me: in Afrikaans there is a saying that one says when a woman laughs very loudly. It goes: "Sy lag soos 'n non op 'n worteltrok."
It means: "She's laughing like a nun on the back of a carrot van."

When Sister Wendy smiles, I always think of this saying!

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 20 of 39: Ray Lopez (ratthing) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (10:27) * 5 lines

oh i love sister wendy!

"Wembwandt's work duwing the Wenaissance"


 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 21 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (13:15) * 1 lines
She's gorgeous - I learned more about the interpretation of paintings through her programme than through any of my many books. Great old las! 

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 22 of 39: Charlotte Bridges  (Charlotte) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (13:35) * 8 lines
Klimpt's "The Kiss" is my favorite painting of all time. It is the only
reproduction hanging in my home. All I can afford is a lithograph!
I can stare at it for hours. I never fail to see something new, or feel
something new.

I was hoping someone would post it here so I could have it for screen wallpaper.

:)

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 23 of 39: Wolf  (wolf) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (14:53) * 2 lines
that's how i feel about the embrace sculpture. it's lovely to look at and is
not risque in anyway. who did the kiss? was it klimt?

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 24 of 39: Charlotte Bridges  (Charlotte) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (15:43) * 1 lines
Yes. I will see if I can find it on the web somewhere.

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 25 of 39: Charlotte Bridges  (Charlotte) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (15:47) * 6 lines
Here it is.

Klimt's "The Kiss":


http://www.mit.edu/people/lpachter/pic.html 


 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 26 of 39: Wolf  (wolf) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (15:49) * 1 lines
thanks, i'll go look!

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 27 of 39: Charlotte Bridges  (Charlotte) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (15:49) * 6 lines
Here it is.

Klimt's "The Kiss":


http://www.mit.edu/people/lpachter/pic.html 


 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 28 of 39: Charlotte Bridges  (Charlotte) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (15:50) * 5 lines
Or maybe this is more convenient... 





 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 29 of 39: Charlotte Bridges  (Charlotte) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (15:51) * 6 lines
argggh!
i have no idea why it isn't displaying.

Terry, can you or WER fix it for me? 



 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 30 of 39: Paul Terry Walhus  (terry) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (16:26) * 1 lines
I can't right now. I'm behind a firewall, dah link.

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 31 of 39: Wolf  (wolf) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (21:07) * 4 lines
well, i went to the link and checked it out...the piece is familiar now that i've
seen several of his paintings here...i can recognize it by looking at the woman's
face. funny, never thought i'd really recognize and associate an artist's work
this way...(besides da vinci, michangelo, picasso, monet, etc.)

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 32 of 39: Wolf  (wolf) * Mon, Sep 14, 1998 (21:07) * 4 lines
well, i went to the link and checked it out...the piece is familiar now that i've
seen several of his paintings here...i can recognize it by looking at the woman's
face. funny, never thought i'd really recognize and associate an artist's work
this way...(besides da vinci, michealangelo, picasso, monet, etc.)

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 33 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Tue, Sep 15, 1998 (00:52) * 8 lines


Gustav Klimt
'The Kiss'

I always think of this painting as an icon to love. The two lovers are painted in such a way that it is difficult to see where one ends and the other begins. I think it is about the loss of oneness, the loss of the selve when one loves another.

Sorry I haven't really posted many pictures this week - I've been dreadfull busy.

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 34 of 39: Charlotte Bridges  (Charlotte) * Tue, Sep 15, 1998 (12:24) * 3 lines
Thank you, Riette!

Isn't it gorgeous! The tenderness is nearly tangible.

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 35 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Tue, Sep 15, 1998 (12:56) * 1 lines
One of my all-time favourites; now that I experience just such a love, I can appreciate it even more.

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 36 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Mon, Sep 28, 1998 (01:19) * 9 lines
Now for something a little different.



Gustav Klimt
'Idylle'
1884

I find the baby in this painting just gorgeous - reminds me so much of Elza. She also stands like that with her funny little feet. 

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 37 of 39: Autumn Moore  (autumn) * Thu, Oct  1, 1998 (14:30) * 1 lines
A real departure from this artist's other work!! Yes, the babies are sweet.

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 38 of 39: Riette Walton  (riette) * Fri, Oct  2, 1998 (05:17) * 1 lines
He is just so incredibly versatile. I read that this guy was a terrible womanizer. Perhaps that is why he paints women so beautifully.

 Topic 36 of 55 [art]: Gustav Klimt (1862-1918)
 Response 39 of 39: Autumn Moore  (autumn) * Fri, Oct  2, 1998 (23:34) * 1 lines
He can really appreciate them! To a fault.
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