Some elements appear in this picture which would be decisive in Klimt's subsequent work: for instance, the use of gold and the transformation of anatomy into ornamentation, of ornamentation into anatomy.

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Gustav Klimt’s Dream of a City is a work of art that uses gold as a main element. Gold was a material that made a statement in Klimt’s time and was often used in churches and other sacred buildings. However, this time it was being used to decorate the human body. This is where Klimt got the idea from.

In the painting, the upper part of the painting is made up of gold decorations. The lower part of the painting is made up of an anatomical model. In the lower part, the rim is made up with human body parts such as veins and bones.

Source: Gustav Klimt: 18621918

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