Georg Baselitz: Naked Masters

Georg Baselitz, invited by Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna, engages in a dialogue with the Old Masters, focusing exclusively on nude painting. The exhibition and catalogue explore the essence of this human state and its role in European art. Baselitz's work is inspired by Mannerism's break with classical rules, and the juxtapositions between his works and historical paintings offer insights into the history of nude painting and the topicality of painting itself.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Georg Baselitz enters a dialogue with the Old Masters, invited by the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna. The acclaimed German painter and sculptor engages in a visual conversation that delves into the realm of nude painting. Baselitz himself curated this selection of works, focusing exclusively on this elemental human state and its fundamental role in European art.

Both the exhibition and the accompanying catalogue revolve around this core theme, offering a profound exploration of the human experience. From the very beginning of his career, Baselitz's work has been shaped by a deep appreciation for art history, particularly his fascination with the Mannerist movement's break with classical rules. Through this encounter of Baselitz's works with historical paintings of idealized beauty from the Kunsthistorisches Museum, insights into the history of nude painting and the topicality of painting itself emerge.

The carefully chosen juxtapositions create a space where viewers can engage in introspection and experience the essence of painting in a fresh and transformative way. This exhibition serves as a testament to Baselitz's artistic vision and his ability to bridge the gap between past and present, inviting us to contemplate the enduring power of art.

Weight: 1956g
Dimension: 281 x 324 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775754118