Synopsis "Five Primitive Masters"
Five Primitive Masters is a book written by Wilhelm Uhde that delves into the lives and works of five artists who are considered to be among the most important figures in the development of modern art. The artists featured in the book are Henri Rousseau, S�����raphine Louis, Andr����� Bauchant, Camille Bombois, and Louis Vivin. Uhde, who was a collector and art critic, had a personal connection with each of these artists and was instrumental in bringing their work to the public's attention.The book provides a comprehensive look at the artists' lives, their artistic styles and techniques, and the impact they had on the art world. Each artist is given their own chapter, which includes detailed descriptions of their work, as well as photographs and reproductions of their paintings. The book also includes a preface by Uhde, in which he explains his fascination with these artists and how he came to know them.Overall, Five Primitive Masters is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on a group of artists who are often overlooked in discussions of modern art. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art and the development of modernism.This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
