Fernand Léger

Download or read book Fernand Léger written by Kenneth E. Silver and published by Editions Assouline. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Known for his bold forms, geometric contrasts, and enduring interest in the working class, French painter Fernand Leger has had a tremendous influence on cubism, constructivism, and the contemporary advertising poster. While inseparable from the legacies of other famed cubists, Leger truly defined his own aesthetic language through his depictions of machines and modern technology coupled with a vibrant use of color. With an introduction by renowned twentieth-century art scholar Kenneth E. Silver, this limited-edition volume, part of Assouline's Ultimate Collection, features a curated selection of his iconic pieces hand-glued to each page and displayed in exceptional fashion--for a lasting keepsake of Leger's extraordinary oeuvre.