One of the most expressive artists of the Symbolism movement; Odilon (1840-1916) led a quiet life. Withdrawn in manner; conventional in dress; and virtually unknown for the first half of his career; the French painter and graphic artist drew upon his own startlingly complex and fantastic inner world to create haunting works that reveal an existence beyond that of everyday vision. He transformed common subjects and models into strange; eerie images and exhibited a predilection for spiders and serpents; skeletons and skulls; gnomes and monsters--all rendered in a distinctive style of controlled; delicate realism.Redons popularity arose chiefly among young progressive artists; who considered his works as visual correspondence to the literary symbolism of Mallarmeacute;. Modern devotees regard Redons translation of the subconscious world of dreams into visual reality as a precursor to Surrealism. This modestly priced volume offers a rich compilation of the influential artists graphic works; with 209 illustrations mdash; 72 lithographs; plus 37 etchings and engravings mdash; depicting unforgettable scenes of fantasy and mystery.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Disappointing to fans of how their music was made.By Paul CoolA disappointing book. There is no subtitle; but it might have been Lennon; sometimes McCartney; rarely Harrison; and a virtually absent Starr tee off against Jagger; Jones; a sometime Richards; and a virtually absent Wyman and Watts. This book is largely about the press and public image of the perceived personalities; love lives; drug hijinks; and often misfiring political toe-dipping of the two groups; or rather Lennon; Jagger; Jones; and sometimes McCartney. It is good for explaining that the "rough edged" Stones actually came from better backgrounds than the economically hard pressed Beatles youths. The roles of Epstein and Oldham in raising them to the heights they deserved are explored. It is only secondarily about the music; both groupsrsquo; reason for being. The Rolling Stonesrsquo; ambitions to play catch-up to the remarkable Beatles is here; but precious little. The author does hammer on the point that the Stones were inspired by the Beatlesrsquo; evolution from Rubber Soul through Revolver to Sergeant Pepper; and back again through their later albums; notably the harder rocking White Album. The Beatles did Rubber Soul; so the Stones did Aftermath in reply; playing catch-up. Sergeant Pepper was indeed answered by the clearly inferior Their Satanic Majesties Request. But there is no mention of the fact that the Beatles; and especially Paul; was equally driven to play catchup to Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. And a band does not just knock out Aftermath; with its Motherrsquo;s Little Helper (UK version); Paint It Black (US version); Under My Thumb (both versions; and marked by one of their greatest musical arrangements ever); Out of Time (UK version); Stupid Girl (both albums); etc. A band can be driven by the achievements of another. It does not mean it can respond in similar quality. How did the Beatles and Rolling Stones do it; how; as musicians; did they keep the rivalry going? What role did Watts and Wyman play; for example; in providing the bottom to the singing; guitar playing; and musical leaps of a healthy if seriously declining Jones? These and similar questions regarding the music of these two foremost British bands of the 60s are of very little interest to the author. But we do get the dirt; most of it published elsewhere. Unless you are most interested in the origins and the dirt; pass this one by.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. RockinBy Bevina del ReyGot this for my dad; whos in his late 60s and loves this era of music as well as the Beatles and the Stones individually; as a gift. He loveeeeees it and talks about it all the time. Really in-depth comparison/analysis of not just the two bands but their place in rock n roll history and their impact on the social scene/popular culture. Get it!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. So many great stories and tidbitsBy Tara HurleyMcMillian is such a great story teller; so enthralling! This book is packed with countless amazing stories youve probably never heard before; and some very keen and well-researched insight into both bands; their relation to one another; and the cultures that surrounded them.