Vienna 1900

In the bustling coffeehouses of Vienna, poets and intellectuals mingled, young avant-gardists embraced social and sexual liberalism, waltzes filled the air, and the Vienna Secession proclaimed the freedom of art. This vibrant city became a "laboratory of modernity," nurturing renowned artists like Egon Schiele, Gustav Klimt, Otto Wagner, and Ditha Moser. Celebrate the centenary of their deaths and the city's celebration of Modernism with this captivating collection, featuring insightful profiles and crisp double-page reproductions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2020
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

In the vibrant coffeehouses of Vienna, poets and intellectuals mingled, young avant-gardists heralded a new era of social and sexual liberalism, waltzes filled the air on the Ringstrasse, and the Vienna Secession proclaimed, "To every age, its art—to every art, its freedom." Meanwhile, tremors of impending political disintegration echoed through the city as it entered a new century.

This period of immense cultural and artistic flourishing in Vienna became known as the "laboratory of modernity." It nurtured some of the most remarkable artistic innovators of the time, including Egon Schiele's bold nude portraits, Gustav Klimt's decadent Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, Otto Wagner's intricate ornamental designs, and Ditha Moser's exquisite golden deities adorned calendars.

In this captivating introduction, we delve into the zeitgeist, scandals, and extraordinary personalities that shaped this transformative epoch. We explore the world of painting, sculpture, architecture, and design, profiling the key movers and shakers through insightful profiles and crisp double-page reproductions. As Vienna commemorates the centenary of the deaths of some of its brightest talents, this collection joins in the city's 2018 celebration of Modernism, paying homage to the legacy of this remarkable era.

Weight: 560g
Dimension: 219 x 266 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836567053