In My View by Simon Grant
A collection of reflections by 78 contemporary artists in which each artist reveals the influence and inspiration he or she has found in a particular artwork or artist. It identifies themes that emerges and contextualizes the history and practice of artists looking back at the work of others.
'A brilliant, argumentative and provocative anthology, ideal for dipping in and out of … We come away from this book with all sorts of avenues to explore ourselves, and an enhanced understanding of the talents and even visionary genius of artists past and present' - Marina Vaizey, V&A Magazine
'A simple idea elegantly executed in an attractive, compact, well-illustrated volume' - Financial Times (Books of the Year)
'A terrific ideaThis wonderful book presents an entirely new way of looking at art … the deeply personal stories reveal the profound connections between artists, shedding light on the work of both the past and the present creators, as well as capturing the joy that can come from encounters with great art' - Good Book Guide
'Invariably fascinating' - The Spectator
'Absorbing … elegantly designed and cleverly conceived' - The Art Newspaper
'A simple idea elegantly executed in an attractive, compact, well-illustrated volume' - Financial Times (Books of the Year)
'A terrific ideaThis wonderful book presents an entirely new way of looking at art … the deeply personal stories reveal the profound connections between artists, shedding light on the work of both the past and the present creators, as well as capturing the joy that can come from encounters with great art' - Good Book Guide
'Invariably fascinating' - The Spectator
'Absorbing … elegantly designed and cleverly conceived' - The Art Newspaper
Simon Grant is a writer and art historian, and has been editor of Tate Etc. magazine since 2004.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500238967 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500238960 |
| Title | In My View |
| Author | Simon Grant |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-09-24 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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