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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 Hockneys 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 Hockneys position as the worlds most popular living artist.
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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.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is great for those unfamiliar with Hockney's work, it contains a massively diverse array of his paintings so you are sure to find something you like, and you are kept from getting bored! Quotes from the man himself illuminate the thought behind some paintings, more of these would be appreciated. Hockney's optimistic philosophy comes through in his words and art and opening this book always cheers me up and inspires me! It is also divided into different sections and themes, ranging from detailed line drawings to huge paintings, allowing you to understand his work better. A joy!
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
With minimum text, the introduction takes just one page, and the introduction to each of its four sections barley half a page each, `Hockney's Pictures' is aptly titled. The introduction explains the aim of each section: `Problems of Depiction', `Life Stilled', `Portraits' and `Space and Light', and then allows the pictures to provide the answers along with the occasional brief and down to earth comment from Hockney himself alongside the relevant picture.
This is a carefully designed volume; the almost square format comfortably accommodates both landscape and portrait proportions, the images are presented imaginatively on the page with a varied layout which manages to avoid being confusing. Many of the images are full page with some presented as full page bleed and some occasionally crossing the gutter. Each picture is given its title and date; the additional details of size and medium are to be found in a separate list at the back of the book. The book describes itself as having "325 illustrations, 277 in colour"; however this is slightly unfair for as far as I can tell the 48 black and white images comprise pencil or charcoal drawings, etchings and the like which in themselves are monochrome.
This is what an art book should be, full to the brim with images which, along with occasional comment from the artist, are allowed to speak for themselves.
This is a carefully designed volume; the almost square format comfortably accommodates both landscape and portrait proportions, the images are presented imaginatively on the page with a varied layout which manages to avoid being confusing. Many of the images are full page with some presented as full page bleed and some occasionally crossing the gutter. Each picture is given its title and date; the additional details of size and medium are to be found in a separate list at the back of the book. The book describes itself as having "325 illustrations, 277 in colour"; however this is slightly unfair for as far as I can tell the 48 black and white images comprise pencil or charcoal drawings, etchings and the like which in themselves are monochrome.
This is what an art book should be, full to the brim with images which, along with occasional comment from the artist, are allowed to speak for themselves.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Hockney, noted to be Britain's favourite artist has produced some fantastic works in his life so far.
Hockney's Pictures offers a beautiful insight into some of his greatest works. Divided into different sections of his art, the quality of the prints are amazing. I recently visited Nottingham Contemporary to see a selection of the images in person, and was surprised by the depth of colour and precision of the images in the book.
The Portrait section is the definite winner for me. The loose pencil sketches, paintings and line drawings all seem fresh from Hockney's hand. The painted work in particular have a living glow, and i do feel the works are looking out from the paper.
A Definite buy for anyone wanting a collection of Hockney's work in a perfectly sized book with minimal but valued text.
Hockney's Pictures offers a beautiful insight into some of his greatest works. Divided into different sections of his art, the quality of the prints are amazing. I recently visited Nottingham Contemporary to see a selection of the images in person, and was surprised by the depth of colour and precision of the images in the book.
The Portrait section is the definite winner for me. The loose pencil sketches, paintings and line drawings all seem fresh from Hockney's hand. The painted work in particular have a living glow, and i do feel the works are looking out from the paper.
A Definite buy for anyone wanting a collection of Hockney's work in a perfectly sized book with minimal but valued text.
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A must buy for any Hockney admirer
The book is thick and each page is filled with a single large reproduction (some double page spreads also). Covers his whole career. Read more
Published 13 days ago by JP Review
What a beauty
What a beautiful book. I am a Hockney fan I must admit but the pictures are great, looks great on my coffee table and I have even read some of the text which is unusual in a book... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Miss K. Wilshaw
Hockney's Progress
This book is a must for David Hockney fans , it displays a lot of David's early work in Acrylic & Oil paints , and carries on through David's work until 2002 . Read more
Published 9 months ago by Art For Me
Hockney's Pictures
Excellent value, fast delivery. This really is a very good compendium of Hockney's work from the late 1950s up to about 2004. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. P. F. Harrison
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