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Love Above All and Other Drawings: 120 Works (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)
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The locale of these 120 brilliantly satiric drawings is that of Berlin in the 1920s, but a most remarkable thing about them is their startling contemporaneity. We have to keep reminding ourselves that they were not drawn in New York, London, and Paris of the twentyfirst century but in the sensationhungry, inflationfed milieu of the Weimar Republic. On an Expense Account, for example, shows a wellfed businessman and his wife. We see only his back and neck, note her tastelessly modish skirts, and we know the whole story. Total Devotion from 5:00 to 7:00 is a cocktailbar scene, and in the dancing of the slickhaired man and the posture of his partner there is something depraved because it is only sensual. Lunch depicts a matron with unmistakably porcine features holding knife and fork affectedly as she swills. Her dining partner needs no animalization; the blas bag below his eye, the expression, and the fold below his chin are enough.Can prostitutes, contrary to sentimental folklore, appear smug, bloated with satisfaction, and wallowing in cheap gratification? See Transit Trade to realize the effects of mindless materialism. Schiller wrote, Swim if you can and if you are too weak, sink. Grosz takes this as his text for a compelling contrast between rich and poor in just two figures that completely refute the bermensch doctrine. Hemingway in Nada did not depict more tellingly the utter despair of empty lives in the hour when the caf closes than does Grosz in They Don t Sing Any More. Love Above All? We are only partway through this portfolio when we realize suddenly how bitterly sarcastic is the title.But the mordant eye, angry wit, and social consciences of Grosz were shared by many of his period. What lifts his art above the transient event is his supremely eloquent use of pen and brush. No one has more expressively, piercingly, and economically, drawn the scenes of his special civilizationso strangely like ours than did George Grosz.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Love Above All and Other Drawings' by George Grosz? A: The main theme of 'Love Above All and Other Drawings' revolves around the social commentary of Berlin during the 1920s, highlighting issues like materialism, class disparity, and the human condition through satirical and expressive artwork.
- Q: How many drawings are included in this book? A: The book features 120 brilliantly satiric drawings that capture the essence of the Weimar Republic.
- Q: What can I expect from the artwork in this collection? A: You can expect a mix of sharp social critique and contemporary relevance, as Grosz's work poignantly reflects the complexities of life during the Weimar Republic, often with a bitterly sarcastic tone.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'Love Above All and Other Drawings' is published as a First Edition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Love Above All and Other Drawings' published? A: The book was published on January 17, 2012.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Love Above All and Other Drawings' is George Grosz, a prominent artist known for his satirical and critical illustrations.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains a total of 128 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: This book falls under the category of 'Artists' Books', featuring significant artistic and historical elements.