This uniquely exhaustive survey of the leading artist of Viennese Art Nouveau style offers art lovers an irresistible opportunity: page after page of Klimt`s paintings and frescoes along with illuminating commentary about his life and career. The author presents Klimt`s entire painted oeuvre on an unprecedented scale. His commentary reflects the latest academic findings, such as Klimt`s newly discovered church frescoes in Istria, in chapters featuring a wide-range of topics, including Klimt and women, the Viennese Secession, landscapes, portraits, and allegories. This volume`s remarkable packaging reflects the magnificence of the work within. The book`s large format allows close examination of the exquisite detail and luminescent quality of the work for which Klimt is renowned, making it a perfect gift or collector`s item. Best of all, it provides viewers with an all-encompassing perspective on one of history`s greatest painters.