Painting People
The State of the Art
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Thames & Hudson Ltd
Published:9th Jun '08
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An in-depth survey of figure painting’s renaissance in the contemporary art world
Features a survey of figure paintings renaissance in the art world. This book introduces over 85 artists and puts their work and the themes they explore in historical, social and artistic context. It also includes a history of the genre and biographies of all the artists featured.Newly available in paperback, Painting People is an in-depth yet accessible survey of figure painting’s renaissance in the contemporary art world. Established author and broadcaster Charlotte Mullins introduces over 85 of the most exciting international artists who place painting and the figure at the heart of their practice, and puts their work and the themes they explore in historical, social and artistic context. The book also includes a concise history of the genre and detailed biographies of all the artists featured.
'Eye-opening, well-researched … spotlights new talent and includes fascinating, little-known artists like Bénédicte Page alongside current stars like Cecily Brown' - RA Magazine
'Admirable … this book is proof that 'contemporary' does not have to mean shallow or half-baked' - Artists & Illustrators
ISBN: 9780500287477
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1000g
192 pages