Gustav Klimt was seen as an artist who was far ahead of his time, and much of the work that was produced during the Austrian born artist's career, was seen as controversial. It was criticized due to the erotic and exotic nature. Although symbolism was used in his art forms, it was not at all subtle, and it went far beyond what the imagination during the time frame accepted. Although his work was not widely accepted during his time, some of the pieces that Gustav Klimt did create during his career, are today seen as some of the most important and influential pieces to come out of Austria.
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I recently discovered Klimt, and fell in love with his paintings, they are full of colors, and have a unique twist on the human figure. The patterns found in his paintings pull in the eye and allow the viewer to sit and stare at it for a long time, I would love to see/ find a photographer who was capable of incorporating Klimt's style into their photos. The result would likely be fascinating.
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