INFLUENZE

INFLUENCES

Klimt was influenced by various artistic movements including Symbolism, Naturalism, Impressionism and Modernism. Each of these contributed to creating his unique style. His fascination with allegorical and dream-like imagery came from Symbolism. Naturalism inspired his attention to detail and drive to represent his subjects faithfully. The way he rendered light, colour and atmosphere was drawn from Impressionism. While Modernism pushed him to innovate and challenge conventions. These influences, combined with his experimental approach, led to a revolutionary visual language that consecrated him as a leading figure in modern art


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The Dream by Pierre Puvis de Chavannes (1883), a symbolist painting


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The Japanese Footbridge by Claude Monet (1899), an impressionist work


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Portrait of Wally Neuzil by Egon Schiele (1912), a modern work


Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.

Henry Ward Beecher (an inspiration for Klimt)