Ljósbrigði - Safn Ásgríms Jónssonar - Shades of Light- the museum of Ásgrímur Jónsson
Discover the world of Ásgrímur Jónsson (1876-1958), one of the most important pioneers of modern Icelandic art and the first painter in the nation's history to make art his profession. This substantial volume is the definitive guide to his life's work.
Ásgrímur laid the foundation for Icelandic landscape painting, but he was also the first artist to bring the nation's rich folklore of trolls, elves, and hidden people to life on canvas and paper. This beautifully produced book explores both facets of his legacy across three comprehensive sections: an introduction to the artist, a richly illustrated survey of his major works, and a complete catalog of his collection.
With over 200 stunning reproductions, this book is an essential volume for anyone wishing to understand the very roots of Icelandic visual culture.
Highlights:
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A Definitive Volume: A comprehensive book on the life and work of Ásgrímur Jónsson.
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Focus on a Pioneer: Explores the artist who founded Icelandic landscape painting and folk tale illustration.
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Richly Illustrated: Features over 200 high-quality images of his most important works.
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Bilingual: Fully accessible in both Icelandic and English.
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Publisher: The National Gallery of Iceland.