The Art of Egon Schiele

This study examines the character and development of Egon Schiele whoseistinctive and original Expressionism reaffirmed the unrecognized role ofienna as one of the leading centres of the fine arts. He is regarded as onef the major artists of the twentieth century here and the text examines hisontact with and influences of Munch, Rodin, Klimt and other contemporaries.;he plate section consists of examples of his paintings, watercolours andrawings in chronological order - nudes, portraits, allegories and landscapesntil his death in 1918.