This lavishly illustrated hardback presents the life and work of PaulKlee - a gifted artist whose experimentation with colour and abstractionmade him a key figure in the development of modernism. Influenced by Cubism, Expressionism and Surrealism, Klee's own work wasvaried and experimental. After joining the German group Der Blaue Reiter(The Blue Rider), Klee fought in the First World War before emerging asone of the leading artists in Germany. He taught at the world-famousBauhaus school of art for 10 years alongside Wassily Kandinsky, beforeNazi rule forced its closure. This full-colour book chartsKlee's development as an artist, the themes that preoccupied him,artists he worked with as well as recounting a remarkable life lived inthe shadow of war and oppression. This biographic detail is accompaniedby useful timelines, feature spreads and a selection of his most iconicpaintings - including Senecio, Twittering Machine and Fish Magic. A wonderful introduction to one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Great Artists seriesby Arcturus Publishing introduces some of the most significant artistsacross history, looking at their lives, techniques and inspirations, aswell as presenting a selection of their best work.