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The Cambridge Art Book Emma Bennett

The Cambridge Art Book By Emma Bennett

The Cambridge Art Book by Emma Bennett


Summary

The Cambridge Art Book contains a unique collection of contemporary images of this most beautiful city, from the grand architecture of its historic university to its more intimate corners. Alongside the drama of its fine buildings, the tranquillity of its green spaces, the city's artists uncover the quirks that make it an unending delight.

The Cambridge Art Book Summary

The Cambridge Art Book: The city through the eyes of its artists by Emma Bennett

The Cambridge Art Book contains a unique collection of contemporary images of this most beautiful city, from the grand architecture of its historic university to its more intimate corners. Cambridge is a unique place with a very special atmosphere. It combines an internationally-renowned university town with a vibrant street-life amongst stunning medieval architecture. This is an anthology of prints from 50 artists inspired by the beauty and vitality of the city, working in a broad range of contemporary media. In this book, you will find: - Quirky hidden gems such as the dog, officially labelled as a 'cat' to subvert college rules and reality checkpoint (the lamppost that marks the divide between the university and the real world) - Innovative representations of classic tourist sites: King's College, St. John's College, the Corpus Clock and the Backs (including Ely and Grantchester) - Cambridge's train station and old Addenbrooke's hospital transformed into artworks This book will renew memories and inspire visits and revisits to all its haunts.

The Cambridge Art Book Reviews

Just gorgeous: I found it irresistible. -- Joanna Lumley
How necessary and wonderful to see ancient and beautiful Cambridge singing with new life, colour and vitality through the works of contemporary artists. A book to treasure. -- Stephen Fry
How completely magnificent to see Cambridge through the eyes of 50 brilliant contemporary artists. Some of the pictures vividly remind me of my time there. Bikes and wind basically. This book looks utterly lovely. -- Claudia Winkleman
Cambridge is an inspiring city, rich in all kinds of beauty. It's wonderful to see such a joyous celebration of the architecture, life and personality of this special place. -- Dame Fiona Reynolds, Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge
A stunning contemporary look at the city of Cambridge through the eyes of the artists who are inspired by its architecture, green spaces, people and sense of history. -- Sir David King
A brilliant new look at contemporary Cambridge. A wide selection of local artists have captured the energy, quirkiness and historic beauty of this wonderful city. -- Jackie Ashley, President of Lucy Cavendish College

About Emma Bennett

Emma Bennett is the editor of the city art book series. She is a collage artist, creating vibrant intricate hand-cut collage pictures using minute details. Her fascination with design and recycling leads to beautiful collages, as in the cover of this lovely book.

Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction King's College and King's Parade Around Cambridge The River Jesus Green to Parker's Piece The Fitzwilliam Museum Mill Road Addenbrooke's Cambridge University Botanic Gardens The station and out of Cambridge The Gog Magog Hills The Orchard at Grantchester Wicken Fen The Fens towards Ely Artists' credits Artists

Additional information

GOR009062249
9781906860769
1906860769
The Cambridge Art Book: The city through the eyes of its artists by Emma Bennett
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
20170720
128
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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