Aubrey Beardsley: Decadence and Desire

Jan Marsh, 2020

Overview

Aubrey Beardsley, a pivotal figure in Art Nouveau, died at 25 but left a profound artistic legacy. His instantly recognizable style, characterized by bold black ink lines on white paper, explored themes of decadence and desire. Drawing inspiration from Japanese shunga and Greek vase painting, his work often referenced mythology, history, poetry, and drama. This book showcases a curated selection of his exquisite drawings and prints, introducing his art to a new generation.

Who it's for

• Fans of Art Nouveau and late Victorian art.
• Readers interested in illustration and graphic arts.
• Those fascinated by controversial and provocative artistic expression.

Key features

• Hardcover edition.
• 144 pages.
• Published by Thames & Hudson in 2020.
• Features approximately 110 illustrations from the Victoria and Albert Museum.
• Written in English.
• ISBN: 9780500480595.