Of Menus and Mythology: Late Nineteenth-Century Print Graphics

author: Franz von Stuck
name: Wayne
average rating: 3.67
book published:
rating: 4
read at: 2017/08/19
date added: 2017/08/19
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
'Of Menus and Mythology: Late Nineteenth Century Print Graphics' by Symbolist master Franz Von Stuck is a collection of 50 plates of art that could be reproduced for menus and wine cards.

In a publisher's note, we learn that Franz Von Stuck was an important figure in the Symbolist movement which featured artistic ideas and works from Baudelaire, Verlaine and others. Two of his students when he taught in Munich were Paul Klee and Wassily Kandinsky).

The plates that follow include coats of arms, cupids, musical instruments, urns and other items. Almost all of the figures pictured seem like they are in motion, either off balance or with backs arched or in the midst of strumming an instrument. The illustrations are ornate and detailed. I really enjoyed looking through this collection.

I received a review copy of this ebook from Dover Publications and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.


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