Hockney's Pictures 霍克尼图片

Paperback 

By (author) David Hockney

Product Details

·         ublisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

·         Format: Paperback | 368 pages

·         Dimensions: 222mm x 234mm x 38mm | 1,640g

·         Publication date: 18 December 2006

·         Publication City/Country: London

·         ISBN 10: 050028671X

·         ISBN 13: 9780500286715

Product description

This much acclaimed book, newly available in paperback, is the definitive retrospective of the most popular serious artist in the world today. Covering all media over almost fifty years, and presented thematically to show the evolution and diversity of Hockney's prolific paintings, drawings, watercolours, prints and photography, it also features quotes from the artist himself that illuminate the passionate thinking behind his work. Its huge international success confirms and reinforces Hockney's position as the world's most popular living artist.

Author information

David Hockney is Britain's most celebrated living artist and one of the most popular artists at work in the world today. His pieces are in the permanent collections of major museums internationally, and his book Secret Knowledge, which was reissued in a revised and updated edition in 2006, turned art history on its head.

Editorial reviews

Offers a retrospective of the popular serious artist in the world. Presented thematically to show the evolution and diversity of Hockney's prolific paintings, drawings, watercolours, prints and photography, this work also features quotes from the artist himself that illuminate the passionate thinking behind the works produced.

Table of contents

Introduction: Loving the world with new eyes; Problems of Depiction: Looking at Pictures; A Marriage of Styles; Stages; Water; Movement; Moving Viewpoint; Life Stilled: Life and Love; Lives; Still Life; Home; Portraits: Friends; Family; Self; Space and Light: South; West; East; North; London Yorkshire.