Keywords
symbolism, art nouveau, line, Holland, France, esotericism, theosophy,
How to Cite
Корзинова О. В. Jan Toorop in the circle of European Symbolists // The Art of Eurasia, 2016. № 2 (3). P. 76-84. URL: https://doi.org/10.25712/ASTU.2518-7767.2016.02.007.
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Abstract
The article presents a development way of the symbolic language of the Dutch painter Jan Toorop (1858-1928), a contemporary of Van Gogh and Gustav Klimt, who played a big role in the formation and establishment of the symbolism in the European countries at the end of 19th – beginning of the 20th century. Analyzing the personality of the artist, his creative path, and the main works, the article reveals the style of the works and its importance for the development of certain art areas.
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