God's man
Book • 1930
'God's Man' is a wordless novel consisting of 139 wood engravings by Lynd Ward, telling a dark tale of an artist's struggles and sacrifices.
The story begins with a struggling artist who makes a Faustian bargain, selling his soul for a paintbrush that grants him creative power.
As he gains recognition and wealth, he loses his artistic integrity and becomes trapped in a cycle of exploitation and despair.
The narrative unfolds through powerful, emotionally charged images, depicting themes of artistic creation, corruption, and redemption.
Ward's masterful use of light and shadow enhances the dramatic tension, making 'God's Man' a seminal work in the genre of the wordless novel.
The story begins with a struggling artist who makes a Faustian bargain, selling his soul for a paintbrush that grants him creative power.
As he gains recognition and wealth, he loses his artistic integrity and becomes trapped in a cycle of exploitation and despair.
The narrative unfolds through powerful, emotionally charged images, depicting themes of artistic creation, corruption, and redemption.
Ward's masterful use of light and shadow enhances the dramatic tension, making 'God's Man' a seminal work in the genre of the wordless novel.
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