Gustav Klimt Flashcards
1
Q
What was his fathers profession?
A
A gold engraver
2
Q
When did Klimt join the Conservative Vienna Artist’s Association?
A
1890
3
Q
What caused Klimt’s depression?
A
The death of his father and brother
4
Q
How did his art style change because of his depression?
A
He adopted a more personal style than of his training in naturalism
5
Q
What did he do in 1897?
A
Formed his own organisation the Vienna succession
6
Q
When did he start his gold phase?
A
1900
7
Q
Where did he travel to see mosaics that would inspire his work?
A
Venice and Ravenna
8
Q
What was his marital status?
A
He was a bachelor and had countless affairs
