Not only is it the colours, the luxurious gold, like a shower flowing, the black hair and red lips, it is also the pattern on her long flowing dress, the abstract patterns, there is just so much going on. Amid the ornate and colourful background, the subject's face and, in particular her hands, stand out from this extraordinary show of gold. From this we can see that the subject conveys a confidence. This piece of is considered as we know it today as Art Nouveau, with Klimt at this time stretching the boundaries.
Also your eye keeps going round and round. the pose is quite extraordinary as well.
The subject is Adele Bloch-Bauer.
Hi
ReplyDeleteJust a quick note really, the time for research and influence needs to draw to a close now and concentrate on labeling criteria from the paperwork.
This and the final run in plus the exhibition should be taking up all your time now.
steve