Grayson Perry by Caroline Douglas
Telling a story of class and taste, aspiration and identity, tapestry series The Vanity of Small Differences saw Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry travel the length and breadth of the UK, 'on safari amongst the taste tribes of Britain'. The result is a monumental exploration of the 'emotional investment we make in the things we choose to live with, wear, eat, read or drive.' The six vibrant and highly detailed tapestries presented here bear the influence both of early Renaissance painting and of William Hogarth's moralising series, literally weaving characters, incidents and objects from the artist's research into a modern-day version of A Rake's Progress (1733). Featuring essays by journalist Suzanne Moore (The Guardian, The Mail) and Grayson Perry, alongside extensive commentary on each of the tapestries and their making, this book is an essential companion to one of the key contemporary art works of the last decade. Originally printed in 2013. Reprinted in 2022.
Caroline Douglas began her driving career at the age of eight driving a donkey. Caroline has enjoyed a successful riding career in both eventing and dressage. Along with her judging commitments, Caroline is also a BDS examiner and lecturer, and teaches in England and abroad.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781853323157 |
| ISBN 10 | 1853323152 |
| Title | Grayson Perry |
| Author | Caroline Douglas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hayward Gallery Publishing |
| Year published | 2013-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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