1. 1862- 1918 Master of shapes and pattern
Gustav Klimt
Master of shapes
and pattern

2. Gustav was born in Vienna, Austria on July 14, 1862

3. Gustav was the second of seven children

5. At age 15, Gustav went to the local university to become a drawing teacher

6. Gustav Klimt’s early work
Portrait of piano teacher and pianist, Joseph Pembarer 1890

8. Do you like his style of painting? Why or why not?
When looking at Gustav Klimt’s work, think of the types of colors and shapes he uses in his artwork.
Do you like his style of painting? Why or why not?

12. Gustav did not like to talk about himself
Gustav did not like to talk about himself. He wanted his artwork to speak for him
"I have the gift of neither the spoken nor the written word, especially if I have to say something about myself or my work. Whoever wants to know something about me -as an artist, the only notable thing- ought to look carefully at my pictures and try and see in them what I am and what I want to do." Gustav Klimt  

13. Gustav Klimt was the founder of an art movement called art nouveau,
meaning new art.

14. More Art Nouveau art work

15. Art Nouveau furniture

16. Famous Klimt art work “The Hug”

17. Gustav in his artist smock with pet cat

19. My Favorite Gustav Klimt painting
The Tree of Life, 1905

20. Gustav Klimt Born in Vienna in 1862
Others noticed his talent immediately
Founder of art movement known as
Art Nouveau
Painter of pattern and shapes
Well known artwork “The Kiss”
(or “The Hug”)
Died in 1918