Studio Lives by Louise Campbell
By examining the studios and studio-houses used by British artists between 1900 and 1940, this book reveals the ways in which artists used architecture - occupying and adapting Victorian studios and commissioning new ones. In doing so, it shows them coming to terms with the past, and inventing different modes of being modern, collaborating with architects and influencing the modernist style. In its scrutiny of the physical surroundings of artistic life during this period, the book sheds insight into how the studio environment articulated personal values, artistic affinities and professional aspirations. Not only does it consider the studio in terms of architectural design, but also in the light of the artist's work and life in the studio, and the market for contemporary art. By showing how artists navigated the volatile market for contemporary art during a troubled time, the book provides a new perspective on British art.
'The illustrations, so often in a book of this kind an assemblage of what-we-can-get, have been carefully chosen and offer a pithy counterpoint to the themes of the narrativeAll-in-all, it’s a worthwhile and informative read.' – Henry Malt, The Artist
'The illustrations, and the author’s passion for the topic, bring the period and its artistic environment to life.' – Karyn Hinkle, Visual and Performing Arts Librarian, Lucille C. Little Fine Arts Library, University of Kentucky, ARLIS
'The illustrations, and the author’s passion for the topic, bring the period and its artistic environment to life.' – Karyn Hinkle, Visual and Performing Arts Librarian, Lucille C. Little Fine Arts Library, University of Kentucky, ARLIS
Louise Campbell is Emeritus Professor in Art History at the University of Warwick where she lectured from 1977 until her retirement in 2014. She is a specialist in late 19th- and 20th-century architecture, has edited books on Basil Spence and on Twentieth Century Architecture and has written books on Coventry Cathedral.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781848223134 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848223137 |
| Title | Studio Lives |
| Author | Louise Campbell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Lund Humphries Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2019-10-11 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |