Study Of Spirit Connotation From Klimt’s Work

Gustav Klimt was the representative of Vienna secessionism that emerged at the end of19century. He learnt to paint when he was14and has been recognized as an outstanding artist since his times. Klimt shot to fame for the plafonds he painted for the Vienna Royal Drama Institute and Vienna Art Museum Combining the oriental Decorationism and the western Expressionism, his later works received great popularity for its gallant style with gay colors, soft and fluent lines and luxurious materials. Furthermore, he directed more energy to express the theme of women and sex, among which the strong hint of sex made his works controversial. However, he was also keen to explore the philosophy of life in his works.There was a profound thinking about the meaning of human life under the superficial theme of sex.Even to this day, his works are still a hot topic for people to talk about with great relish.Lately Klimt’s Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer was auctioned successfully at a high price of135million dollars, which is a powerful explanation of his influence toward today’s society. All works of art can bring people comfort, not to mention the great ones that bring incessant comfort to people. To think about art is to think about the reason why human beings are so unwearying to pursue art and carry on artistic practice. Just as Klimt himself said:if you want to know me, please have a look at my paintings. The study of Klimt’s painting conception is a way to learn about his enlightenment and influence to art.