Martin Gayford is een vooraanstaand kunstcriticus en historicus wiens werk diep ingaat op het leven en de creatieve processen van belangrijke kunstenaars. Hij belicht de complexe relaties, artistieke methoden en invloedrijke omgevingen die baanbrekende visies vormden. Gayfords inzichtelijke proza onderzoekt niet alleen artistieke technieken, maar legt ook de menselijke en maatschappelijke factoren bloot die kunstwerken onderbouwen, en biedt lezers een rijke en genuanceerde kijk op de kunstwereld.
Exploring the pursuit of art, Martin Gayford shares his experiences from numerous journeys throughout his life. As a critic and author, he reflects on the places and encounters that have shaped his understanding and appreciation of art, offering readers a personal and insightful perspective on the connection between travel and artistic inspiration.
Through decades of discussions with practicing artists, the book provides a deep exploration of painting, revealing its practice, significance, and possibilities. Martin Gayford shares intimate insights that illuminate the creative process and the thoughts behind the artwork, making it a valuable resource for art enthusiasts and aspiring artists alike.
David Hockney, eine Ikone der zeitgenössischen Kunst, fasziniert mit seinen farbenfrohen Werken und tiefgründigen Gedanken. Dieses schön gestaltete Buch vereint Zitate von Hockney und seine Bildwelt, zusammengestellt von Martin Gayford, der auch aktuelle Gespräche mit dem Künstler einbringt. Ein ideales Geschenk für Kunstliebhaber.
David Hockneys Werke variieren von kleinen Bildern bis zu großflächigen Gemälden und nutzen diverse Techniken und Materialien. Der britische Kunstkritiker Martin Gayford besuchte Hockney über zehn Jahre und diskutierte mit ihm technologische Veränderungen, künstlerische Herausforderungen sowie Anekdoten aus seinem Leben.
The book features reproductions of young Lucian Freud's letters, offering a glimpse into the early development of his personality and artistic approach. Accompanied by insightful context and commentary, it explores the influences and experiences that shaped Freud's creative practice, providing a deeper understanding of the renowned artist's formative years.
David Hockney reflects upon life and art as he experiences lockdown in rural Normandy in this inspiring book which includes conversations with the artist and his latest artworks
A compact edition of Hockney and Gayford's brilliantly original book, with updated material and brand-new pieces of art Informed and energized by a lifetime of painting, drawing, and making images with cameras, David Hockney, in collaboration with art critic Martin Gayford, explores how and why pictures have been made across the millennia. Juxtaposing a rich variety of images--a still from a Disney cartoon with a Japanese woodblock print by Hiroshige, a scene from an Eisenstein film with a Velazquez paint-ing--the authors cross the normal boundaries between high culture and popular entertainment, and argue that film, photography, paint-ing, and drawing are deeply interconnected. Featuring a revised final chapter with some of Hockney's latest works, this new, compact edition of A History of Pictures remains a significant contribution to the discussion of how artists represent reality.
A new, compact edition of a brilliantly original exploration by David Hockney and Martin Gayford, featuring a revised final chapter and three new artworks. Drawing from a lifetime of creativity, Hockney delves into the history and significance of picture-making, addressing fundamental questions about the nature of images and the interplay between painters and photography. He examines what makes marks on a flat surface compelling, how to depict movement in still images, and the connections between modern media and classical art. By juxtaposing diverse visuals—from Disney cartoons to Hiroshige woodblock prints and Eisenstein films to Velázquez paintings—the authors blur the lines between high culture and popular entertainment, revealing unexpected links across time and artistic forms. Building on Hockney's previous work, they argue for the deep interconnections among film, photography, painting, and drawing. Insightful and thought-provoking, this edition enhances our understanding of how we represent reality, featuring Hockney's latest creations, including a stained-glass window in Westminster Abbey.