To draw everything is good; to draw everything is better still; declared Adolph Menzel; one of nineteenth-century Berlins premier artists. In keeping with his motto; Menzel exhibited tremendous powers of observation; technical perfection; and an interest in a wide range of subjects. This volume contains 98 black-and-white images and 32 color plates of his works; many of which have rarely been seen outside of Germany. The first major naturalistic artist of his era; Menzel came of age in a country still in the grip of Goethes romanticism. In addition to founding Germanys realistic school; the artist laid the groundwork for the development of Expressionism. His skillfully rendered illustrations faithfully re-create details of anatomy; costume; and composition. This volumes drawings and paintings were selected by Dinotopia author James Gurney; who also provides an informative Introduction. Serious students of fine art as well as those with a more casual interest will rejoice in this original compilation of extraordinary images by an unjustly overlooked artist.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wax. Wax. WaxBy Helen HarrisLove the medium and anything that lends to becoming a better and more informed artist in that medium.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy the painterIts OK.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Encaustic art: How To Paint With WaxBy ozdeltadawnThis book is an excellent teaching resource. well written and with excellent colour photographs. I refer to it constantly as a reference for my students. and also find it very useful for my own reference on many occasions
