1art1 34929 Gustav Klimt The Kiss (z) Poster 91 x 61 cm

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We have covered much of the history and significance of this well-known painting. There are, however, some little-known facts about the piece and the artist that we think are particularly fascinating and add to the rich history of Klimt and his unique style. It is thought that Klimt and his companion Emilie Flöge modeled for the work, [8] but there is no evidence or record to prove this. Others suggest the female was the model known as 'Red Hilda'; she bears strong resemblance to the model in his Woman with feather boa, Goldfish and Danaë. [9] Description [ edit ] The Kiss, Francesco Hayez, 1859 Klimt was painting The Kiss (1908) during his Golden Phase. During this time, he also painted several portraits of fashionable Viennese women, including Adele Bloch-Bauer I (1907). Klimt treated the human figures within these paintings as two-dimensional, and they were surrounded by flat, brightly composed, and highly ornamental decoration. A detail of Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss (1907-1908); Gustav Klimt, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Apollo and Daphne (1470-1480) by Piero del Pollaiolo; Piero del Pollaiolo, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

It was in 1862 in Vienna that Austrian artist Gustav Klimt was born. His father, a gold engraver, was an immigrant from Bohemia, and his musically talented mother never realized her dream. Financially, the family struggled. From an early age, Klimt showed artistic talent. As a young teenager, he left school and began studying at the School of Arts and Crafts in Vienna. While he studied, Klimt readily accepted the classical and conservative training, and he focused his energy on architectural painting. While he was still at school, Klimt’s growing talent earned him several commissions. After visiting Ravenna in Italy, where he saw the Byzantine mosaics by San Vitale, Klimt composed “The Kiss”. It is possible to see the Byzantine influence in many of Klimt’s paintings during his Golden Period. For Klimt, the two-dimensional nature of the mosaics only enhanced the brilliant effect of the gold. The Kiss by Gustav Klimt is one of the most recognised and reproduced paintings in the world. Painted in Vienna in 1908, the evocative image of an unknown embracing couple has captivated viewers with its mystery, sensuality and dazzling materials.

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The Kiss (in German Der Kuss) is an oil-on-canvas painting with added gold leaf, silver and platinum by the Austrian Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt. [3] It was painted at some point in 1907 and 1908, during the height of what scholars call his "Golden Period". [4] It was exhibited in 1908 under the title Liebespaar (the lovers) [5] as stated in the catalogue of the exhibition. The painting depicts a couple embracing each other, their bodies entwined in elaborate beautiful robes decorated in a style influenced by the contemporary Art Nouveau style and the organic forms of the earlier Arts and Crafts movement. In addition to its golden style and subject matter, The Kiss is celebrated for other details distinctive to the artist. These include the presence of contrasting patterns, a bright color scheme, and fine lines. There is something domineering and violent about the male figure’s embrace, and something powerless, desperate, almost pathetic about the woman. Is she unconscious or are her eyes closed in bliss? Is she returning the man’s embrace or trying to claw his hands away? Many possible narratives have been mapped on to the scene by scholars and viewers. Some of those featured in the film read the painting as a depiction of the allegory of love, or of the Greek mythological story of Ariadne and Dionysus. This group of painters rejected the academic style in favor of a highly decorative and varied approach, similar to the Art Nouveau style. A primary aim of this group was to support young, non-traditional artists. Dwyer, Chris (February 27, 2018). "Gustav Klimt and his enduring 'Kiss' ". CNN Style. Atlanta, Georgia: Turner Broadcasting Systems . Retrieved March 21, 2018.

There are several theories about the intended identities of the man and woman wrapped in a loving embrace. a b Kunstschau Wien (1908) (1908). Provisorischer Katalog der Kunstschau Wien 1908. Getty Research Institute. [Vienna: s.n.] {{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list ( link) Portrait ofAdele Bloch-Bauer I (Adele Bloch-Bauer I) (1907) by Gustav Klimt; Gustav Klimt, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons In the early 20th century, the University of Vienna asked Klimt to create three murals for their ceiling. Following its inclusion in the Secession exhibition, the Philosophy mural caused a scandal because it included dark figurative imagery and several nude human bodies. Despite the negative reception of much of Klimt’s work at this time, he was also reaching new heights of success. During Klimt’s Golden Phase in the early 20th century, he produced paintings using extensive gold leaf detailing and two-dimensional perspectives. It was in this period that Klimt painted The Kiss.We have got three of the film’s posters up for grabs. To be in with a chance to win one, simply answer the following question. Some historians have argued that this composition may capture the kiss between Apollo and Daphne in the Greek myth, Metamorphoses. Although Daphne transformed into a laurel tree to escape the love of Apollo, he still embraces her. Perhaps the abundance of flowers on the female figure is a nod to this story? The woman’s bare feet are planted on the earth, and delicate golden threads appear to be holding her to it. Posted by Phil on Oct 20, 2023 in All, Art, Competition, documentary, Film, Headline, News | 0 comments The Kiss (in German Liebespaar, Lovers) is an oil painting, with added silver and gold leaf by the Austrian Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt, and was painted between 1907 and 1908 during the height of Klimt's "Golden Period". The painting depicts a couple embracing one another, their bodies entwined in elaborate robes decorated in a style influenced by the contemporary Art Nouveau style and the organic forms of the earlier Arts and Crafts movement. The painting hangs in the Österreichische Galerie Belvedere museum in the Belvedere palace, Vienna, and is widely considered a masterpiece of the early modern period. It is an icon of the Jugendstil—Viennese Art Nouveau—and is considered Klimt's most popular work. The Art Story Contributors. "Gustav Klimt Artist Overview and Analysis". [Internet]. 2018. TheArtStory.org