James Ensor

An illustrated biography of the celebrated artist James Ensor

The Belgian artist James Ensor (1860–1949) was a major figure in the Belgian avant-garde of the late 19th century and an important precursor to the development of Expressionism in the early 20th century. Daring and socially engaged, Ensor included political, religious, historical, and autobiographical themes in his works. He is known for brightly colored depictions of masked skeletons, seascapes, and carnivals, which frequently tend toward the macabre or grotesque.  Structured like a biography, this book explores Ensor’s life and art year by year.  Chapters are illustrated with Ensor’s masterpieces as well as archival photographs and previously unpublished letters.

O biografie ilustrata a celebrului artist James Ensor Artistul belgian James Ensor (1860–1949) a fost o figura importanta in avangarda belgiana de la sfarsitul secolului al XIX-lea si un important precursor al dezvoltarii expresionismului la inceputul secolului al XX-lea. Indraznet si angajat social, Ensor a inclus in lucrarile sale teme politice, religioase, istorice si autobiografice.