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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.

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.

Additional Information

• Illustrations: 325 illustrations, 277 in colour