What is Painting? by Julian Bell
A new, significantly revised edition of Julian Bells 1999 book, taking a fresh, focused look at the situation of painting in contemporary culture.
'Bold and brilliant.. a modern intellectual classic' - Jonathan Jones
'Brilliant, concise and above all original ... The joy of looking – essentially wordless, as Julian Bell says – here finds a true parallel in the pleasure of reading' - Laura Cumming
'A work of refreshing originality' - Sir Ernst Gombrich
'A very good book' - Andrew Marr
'A worthwhile analysis of the creative process and [is] well-argued and thoroughly illustrated' - Art Book Review
'Bell’s examination of what defines, links and changes the act of painting raises live questions … fascinating' - Michael Prodger, New Statesman
'Don’t miss What is Painting? by Julian Bell, a man who both paints and writes exceptionally well' - Independent
'An extended and scholarly look at how painting came into being … don’t miss What is Painting by Julian Bell, a man who both paints and writes exceptionally well' - Independent
'Brilliant, concise and above all original ... The joy of looking – essentially wordless, as Julian Bell says – here finds a true parallel in the pleasure of reading' - Laura Cumming
'A work of refreshing originality' - Sir Ernst Gombrich
'A very good book' - Andrew Marr
'A worthwhile analysis of the creative process and [is] well-argued and thoroughly illustrated' - Art Book Review
'Bell’s examination of what defines, links and changes the act of painting raises live questions … fascinating' - Michael Prodger, New Statesman
'Don’t miss What is Painting? by Julian Bell, a man who both paints and writes exceptionally well' - Independent
'An extended and scholarly look at how painting came into being … don’t miss What is Painting by Julian Bell, a man who both paints and writes exceptionally well' - Independent
Julian Bell is a well-known painter and author. His books include Bonnard and What is Painting?, both published by Thames & Hudson.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500239735 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500239738 |
| Title | What is Painting? |
| Author | Julian Bell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2017-10-05 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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