41 results for '"David Hockney"'

During the golden age when Montparnasse was teeming with artists, Robert Doisneau gained remarkable access to the artists working in Paris from 1937 onwards, and he visited their studios and caught...

Conversations that explore the work, life and practices of a legendary painterBritish painter David Hockney (born 1937) is one of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. In...

Snuggle up and ease your child off to sleep reading Joseph Coelho's lullaby-like poems. Lyrical, calming and beautifully illustrated, these peaceful poems are a magical way to end the day. Written...

An original, splendidly illustrated history of gardens as seen through the eyes of painters by the highly acclaimed author of Landscape Painting: A History.The creation of gardens was among the first...

"Sumptuously illustrated, this radiant volume encapsulates what it truly means to be a visual artist." --Booklist David Hockney's exuberant work is highly praised and widely celebrated--he is...

Taking us into the minds of artists—from contemporary stars to old masters—See What You’re Missing shows us how to look and experience the world with their heightened awareness.Artists are expert...

Long-time art critic Richard Dorment reveals the corruption and lies of the art world and its mystifying authentication process.Late one afternoon in the winter of 2003, art critic Richard Dorment...

The explosive development of the practice and technology of printed art has been a fundamental characteristic of the art of the 1960s and 1970s. Never in the past have so many artists devoted so much...

A dazzling collection of Duane Michals’ portrait photography, featuring never-before-published images of some of the greatest actors, musicians, artists, and writers of the past fifty yearsDuane...

“A masterpiece, a major work of modern art history.” —Wall Street Journal “Absorbing and lavishly illustrated.” —New Yorker “If you are interested in modern British art, the book is unputdownable. If...

Leading art critic and writer Richard Cork tells the stories of his personal encounters with some of the world's most influential modern and contemporary artists. Richard Cork draws on his...

Martin Gayford’s masterful account of painting in London from the Second World War to the 1970s, illustrated by documentary photographs and the works themselvesThe development of painting in London...

This memoir from the influential art dealer and author offers an up close and personal perspective on New York’s vibrant art scene of the sixties and seventies.One of today’s most respected art...

An illustrated guide to the history and symbolism of colors, as used in artworks throughout the ages, from prehistory to the present day.Color, which has the power to impart meaning or express...

A lavishly illustrated book that explores the language of curves that spans the human body, science, engineering, and artCurves are seductive. These smooth, organic lines and surfaces—like those of...

A revelatory collection of behind-the-scenes photographs of celebrities and cultural icons—from Joan Didion to the Rolling Stones to Nancy Pelosi. Featuring short essays from Fran Lebowitz, Harrison...

A selection of unique and beautiful destinations around the world, which offer powerful new perspectives on life.The world is full of places that inspire and bring us joy: they might be exceptionally...

"This third volume of the catalogue dedicated to publishing the complete paintings, sculptures and drawings of Andy Warhol (1928-87) focuses on the years 1970 to 1974. With the authoritative writing...

A Times Book of the Year 'This is as clear a piece of writing about the experience of looking at a great painting as I have ever read ... Gayford seems to have seen everything and thought deeply...

- Pop art is one of the most well-known movements of modern art- Works by the likes of Andy Warhol attract record auction prices - Eight Elvises selling for $107.5 million in 2008- Contains 15...