Gertrude Stein

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Picasso (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

In "Picasso," Gertrude Stein presents an innovative literary exploration that transcends conventional art criticism and delves into the psyche of the renowned artist Pablo Picasso. Written in her signature fragmented style, the book eschews traditional narrative structures, offering readers a rich tapestry of impressions, musings, and observations about Picasso's work and its impact on modern art. Stein's prose is imbued with a lyrical quality, characterized by repetitive phrases and a focus on the rhythm of language, evoking the vibrancy and dynamism of Picasso's artistic environment in early 20th-century Paris. Stein, an influential figure in the avant-garde movement, was a close friend and confidante of Picasso, which profoundly informed her perspective. Her experiences in the bohemian circles of Paris, coupled with her own pursuits in both visual art and literature, provided a unique lens through which she articulated the complexities of Picasso's genius. Having gathered a formidable collection of his works and frequently interacted with key artists of the time, Stein's insights are as much autobiographical as they are critical, reflecting the cultural shifts of her era. "Picasso" is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of literature and art, offering a profound understanding of Picasso through the eyes of one of his contemporaries. Stein's work invites readers not only to appreciate Picasso's artistry but also to reflect on the nature of creativity itself. This book is a celebration of artistic brilliance, a deep dive into the revolutionary ideas that shaped modern art, making it a vital addition to the library of both literary and art enthusiasts.

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Autor

Gertrude Stein (1874 - 1946) was an American novelist, poet, playwright and art collector. Born in the Allegheny West neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and raised in Oakland, California, Stein moved to Paris in 1903 and made France her home for the remainder of her life. She hosted a Paris salon, where the leading figures of modernism in literature and art, such as Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sinclair Lewis, Ezra Pound, Sherwood Anderson and Henri Matisse, would meet. In 1933, Stein published a quasi-memoir of her Paris years, The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, written in the voice of Alice B. Toklas, her life partner and an American-born member of the Parisian avant-garde. The book became a literary bestseller and vaulted Stein from the relative obscurity of the cult-literature scene into the limelight of mainstream attention. Two quotes from her works have become widely known: "Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose" and "there is no there there", with the latter often taken to be a reference to her childhood home of Oakland, California. Her books include Q.E.D. (Quod Erat Demonstrandum) (1903), about a lesbian romantic affair involving several of Stein's female friends, Fernhurst, a fictional story about a romantic affair, Three Lives (1905-06) and The Making of Americans (1902-1911). In Tender Buttons (1914), Stein commented on lesbian sexuality. Her activities during World War II have been the subject of analysis and commentary. As a Jew living in Nazi-occupied France, Stein may have only been able to sustain her lifestyle as an art collector and indeed to ensure her physical safety, through the protection of the powerful Vichy government official and Nazi collaborator Bernard Faÿ. After the war ended, Stein expressed admiration for another Nazi collaborator, Vichy leader Marshal Pétain.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028213657
• Artikelnr.: 69801751