Writings of a Savage PB

The life of Paul Gauguin (1848-1903), who abandoned his wife, five children, and a successful career as a stockbroker to paint in poverty in exotic Tahiti, is one of the legendary tales of the art world. Today he is recognized as a highly influential founding father of modern art, who emphasized the use of flat planes and bright, nonnaturalistic color in conjunction with symbolic or primitive subjects. Familiarity with Gauguin the writer is essential for a complete understanding of the artist. The Writings of a Savage collects the very best of his letters, articles, books, and journals, many of which are unavailable elsewhere. In brilliantly lucid discussions of life and art Gauguin paints a triumphant self-portrait of a volcanic artist and the tormented man within.

Author: Paul Gauguin
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Published: 03/22/1996
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.56w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780306807008

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 12/01/1996 pg. 154