Picasso and the Painting That Shocked the World
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Picasso and the Painting That Shocked the World by Miles J Unger
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The birth of modernism a century ago was one of history's greatest moments of creative disruption, including Einstein's physics, Stravinsky's music, and the writings of Joyce and ProustOne major spark was an astonishing painting by Picasso, and Miles Unger brings us both the drama and brilliance of that creation in this thrilling book. -- Walter Isaacson, author of Leonardo da Vinci
Riveting. . . . This engrossing book chronicles with precision and enthusiasm a painting with lasting impact in today's art world. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *
Bohemian Montmartre comes brilliantly to life, as do the artist's struggles. * The New Yorker *
An engrossing read. . . . Unger draws not just from his own wide knowledge and considered taste but from an imposing array of journals, memoirs, biographies and periodicals. From these he offers a historically and psychologically rich account of the young Picasso and his coteries in Barcelona and Paris.
-- Alexander C. Kafka * The Washington Post *
This excellent narrative by art historian and journalist Miles Unger culminates in Pablo Picasso's creation of 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon' in 1907. In exploring the groundbreaking work, Unger combines the personal story of Picasso's early years in Paris - his friendships, his romances, his great ambition, his fears - with the larger story of modernism and the avant-garde. * Christian Science Monitor *
[A] vibrant biography. . . . Unger succeeds in making Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, the book's titular painting, accessible. Heady modern art is made over as approachable and exciting. * Booklist *
Riveting. . . . This engrossing book chronicles with precision and enthusiasm a painting with lasting impact in today's art world. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *
Bohemian Montmartre comes brilliantly to life, as do the artist's struggles. * The New Yorker *
An engrossing read. . . . Unger draws not just from his own wide knowledge and considered taste but from an imposing array of journals, memoirs, biographies and periodicals. From these he offers a historically and psychologically rich account of the young Picasso and his coteries in Barcelona and Paris.
-- Alexander C. Kafka * The Washington Post *
This excellent narrative by art historian and journalist Miles Unger culminates in Pablo Picasso's creation of 'Les Demoiselles d'Avignon' in 1907. In exploring the groundbreaking work, Unger combines the personal story of Picasso's early years in Paris - his friendships, his romances, his great ambition, his fears - with the larger story of modernism and the avant-garde. * Christian Science Monitor *
[A] vibrant biography. . . . Unger succeeds in making Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, the book's titular painting, accessible. Heady modern art is made over as approachable and exciting. * Booklist *
Miles J. Unger writes on art, books, and culture for The Economist. Formerly the managing editor of Art New England, he was a contributing writer to The New York Times. He is the author of Picasso and the Painting That Shocked the World; The Watercolors of Winslow Homer; Magnifico: The Brilliant Life and Violent Times of Lorenzo de’ Medici; Machiavelli: A Biography; and Michelangelo: A Life in Six Masterpieces. Visit MilesJunger.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781476794211 |
| ISBN 10 | 1476794219 |
| Title | Picasso and the Painting That Shocked the World |
| Author | Miles J Unger |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2018-03-13 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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