Realism in 20th Century Painting
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Realism in 20th Century Painting by Brendan Prendeville
This comprehensive survey traces the history of realist painting and argues that realism has had a continuous yet restlessly changing place in American and European painting throughout the 20th century. Artists discussed include Eakins and Bellows through to Lucian Freud, and David Hockney.
'Fascinating… displays all the merits we associate with this series: erudite, informed and perceptive text, supported by a profusion of well chosen and excellently reproduced illustrations…As there should be, there are plenty of surprises and much food for thought here' - Reference Reviews
Brendan Prendeville lectures in art history and visual culture at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He has published widely on realist painting, phenomenology and visual theory, and has curated exhibitions on associated themes.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500203361 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500203369 |
| Title | Realism in 20th Century Painting |
| Author | Brendan Prendeville |
| Series | World Of Art |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2000-10-16 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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