Witty and Macabre (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | Robert Zeller | knygos.lt

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Visually stunning, Witty and Macabre shows how the unique sense of dark humor and figurative influences that defined the art of the Lowlands for centuries remains influential and relevant in contemporary art.

Artist and curator Zeller, author of New Surrealism, first gives us a brief historical overview of the symbolists, the Flemish expressionists, and the Belgian variant of surrealism, featuring work by James Ensor, René Magritte, Paul Delvaux, and many others.

Then, learn from an international array of 25 artists currently working in Belgium, including Luc Tuymans, Sanam Khatibi, Michaël Borremans, Aline Bouvy, and others.

• The 195 works of art help readers understand the influence and impact of Belgian symbolism, Flemish expressionism, and surrealism on contemporary art.

• The 25 artists cover an intriguing range, from those starting their careers to internationally famous, well-established artists.

• Covers often-overlooked figures in Belgian art, such as Jane Gaverol and Paul Nougé.