Xavier Coste is a graphic novel artist and illustrator who studied graphic design in Paris. 'Egon Schiele' is his first book.
Schiele's brief, controversial career is examined with bold
insights in this graphic biography... Coste doesn't shy away from
the emotional brutality of Schiele's story. In fact, he embraces
it, weaving elements of Schiele's eerie, idiosyncratic paintings
with his own artistic style. Drawing on the same Expressionist
techniques that drove Schiele's artistic passions, Coste conjures a
story that beckons the reader to see the world through its
subject's eyes.-- "Publishers Weekly" (8/21/2017 12:00:00 AM)
This semifictionalized biography of Austro-Hungarian painter Egon
Schiele (1890-1918) focuses on his brief but controversial career
during a time of upheaval in the world and the arts. A prot g of
artist Gustav Klimt, Schiele dropped out of school to pursue a more
provocative art form that pushed the boundaries of taste. Sexual in
nature, his work featured full nudity and a colorful,
expressionistic style. Such talent came with a turbulent personal
life. Schiele was troubled, manipulative, and deceptive; he often
sabotaged relationships and alienated loved ones. At one point, he
was imprisoned for obscenity and scandalous conduct. Tragically,
after finding peace and new artistic success, his life was cut
short by the Spanish flu. Ultimately, he left a powerful artistic
legacy. Debut French author/illustrator Coste has an affinity for
Schiele's work, its expressive style permeating every panel of this
volume. The artwork is largely painted in warm, earthy, almost
sepia tones evoking a feel for the time period and rendering
naturalistic but exaggerated reflections of the inner emotional
states of the characters. A wonderful exploration of a tragic
artist. Recommended for mature fans of art, art history,
biographies, and expressionism.--Lucy Roehrig "Library Journal"
(10/6/2017 12:00:00 AM)
Unveils the Austro-Hungarian artist's relationship with colleagues
and models and the passions that drove him further into his
craft.--Douglas Rednour "Library Journal" (6/15/2017 12:00:00 AM)
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