David Hockney (b. 1937) has always been closely associated with
Pop Art and California, where he has lived for much of his life. This major study of his work, published to accompany the exhibition showing at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, redefines him as an important painter of the English countryside, presenting his recent landscapes for the first time. In an attempt to renew contemporary art, Hockney has returned to painting in the open air, observing with honesty and intensity the scenery of his childhood in East Yorkshire. Marco Livingstone explores this bold departure in the context of
Hockney's sixty-year career, while other contributors address the artist's place in the landscape tradition, his recent video works and their relationship to English landscape film-making, and his ongoing use of new technologies. Illustrated with paintings, iPad drawings and video stills, many of which have never been seen before, this landmark publication confirms David Hockney as one of the greatest artists of his generation.
By:
Tim Barringer, Edith Devaney, Margaret Drabble, Martin Gayford, Marco Livingstone Imprint: Thames & Hudson Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 300mm,
Width: 280mm,
Spine: 32mm
Weight: 2.380kg ISBN:9780500093665 ISBN 10: 0500093660 Pages: 304 Publication Date:01 March 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
