- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Taschen GmbH; 2 edition (26 May 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 3822859702
- ISBN-13: 978-3822859704
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 18.8 x 0.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 165,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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One name in the history of the 20th century art stands out over all others: Pablo Picasso (1881-1973). As painter, graphic artist and sculptor, he displayed an inventive enterprise and innovative bravado that always kept him one step ahead of his contemporaries. As one of them, the painter Max Ernst, ruefully put it: "No one can touch Picasso. He is genius incarnate." The works selected here cover Picasso's entire output, from the less familiar to key masterpieces such as "Guernica", from the Blue and Rose Periods early in his career through his cubist and classicist phases and the formal experiments of the Thirties to his later involvement with politics in art.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is an excellent introduction to the life and work of Picasso. It is about half text and half illustrations. The text is accessible and easy for someone with a casual interest in art to follow. The main text is a cronological account of Picasso's work. This is interspersed with shorter sections focusing on specific subjects (e.g. his sculpture and his posters).
Readers interested in a detailed and rigorous academic analysis will prefer a more comprehensive book, but for people looking for an accessible introduction it can't be beaten, particularly given the low price.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
(A review of the papeback editon)
The two volume book is arranged in seventeen chapters concluding with a considerable Chronology illustrated with numerous black and white pictures, mostly photographs with many of the artist, Notes, a Bibliography which includes exhibition catalogues, and a rather brief (one page) Index of Names.
The opening Chapter reminds us of the stature of the man, and of his prodigious output; briefly summarising his career. The subsequent Chapters chronicle Picasso's progress starting with his childhood efforts, through the Blue and Rose Periods, Cubism, "Guernica" to mention just a few and concluding with "The Legend of the Artist". It is intelligently written, accessible and makes very interesting reading. The illustrations run with the text and are usually within a page or two of the relevant reference.
Produced in two paperback volumes in a cardboard slipcase Taschen's 25 anniversary edition is an impressive effort. It is superbly illustrated throughout with approaching 1,500 images mainly in colour but with a few back and white (usually drawings or photographs). The smallest pictures are just thumbnails, the largest full page and the occasional double page spread, with every size between; but there are plenty of good sized pictures with whole sections of colour plates, it certainly makes an impressive array. Overall the pictures far outweigh the text.
At such good value for money it is hard to be critical of this two volume set, but I fear I have two concerns. Firstly the Index seems wholly inadequate, an Index of Names which amounts to one page; finding a particular painting or anything else might prove difficult. Secondly, while the two volumes come protected in a slipcase, the card covers (paperback edition) to the individual volumes feel very slight; with each approaching 400 pages one feels one has to handle them with great care for fear of damaging the binding. It is however a very worthwhile set, one would be hard pressed to find so many reproductions of Picasso's work elsewhere for the money,
and would not hesitate to recommend it.
The two volume book is arranged in seventeen chapters concluding with a considerable Chronology illustrated with numerous black and white pictures, mostly photographs with many of the artist, Notes, a Bibliography which includes exhibition catalogues, and a rather brief (one page) Index of Names.
The opening Chapter reminds us of the stature of the man, and of his prodigious output; briefly summarising his career. The subsequent Chapters chronicle Picasso's progress starting with his childhood efforts, through the Blue and Rose Periods, Cubism, "Guernica" to mention just a few and concluding with "The Legend of the Artist". It is intelligently written, accessible and makes very interesting reading. The illustrations run with the text and are usually within a page or two of the relevant reference.
Produced in two paperback volumes in a cardboard slipcase Taschen's 25 anniversary edition is an impressive effort. It is superbly illustrated throughout with approaching 1,500 images mainly in colour but with a few back and white (usually drawings or photographs). The smallest pictures are just thumbnails, the largest full page and the occasional double page spread, with every size between; but there are plenty of good sized pictures with whole sections of colour plates, it certainly makes an impressive array. Overall the pictures far outweigh the text.
At such good value for money it is hard to be critical of this two volume set, but I fear I have two concerns. Firstly the Index seems wholly inadequate, an Index of Names which amounts to one page; finding a particular painting or anything else might prove difficult. Secondly, while the two volumes come protected in a slipcase, the card covers (paperback edition) to the individual volumes feel very slight; with each approaching 400 pages one feels one has to handle them with great care for fear of damaging the binding. It is however a very worthwhile set, one would be hard pressed to find so many reproductions of Picasso's work elsewhere for the money,
and would not hesitate to recommend it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This hardcover volume was first published in 1998 and is one of the best introductions to the development of Picasso's art as it evolved through his long career at the leading edge of artistic innovation. It's written by Carsten-Peter Warncke who was and still is Professor of Art at Goettingen University. The book is about 30% text overall, and the remaining 70% is taken up with high quality colour repros of Picasso's art.
The big 30cm x 25cm page size allows for big images. The author's text describes the development from the early blue and rose periods, through cubism to his later absorption by the Old Masters, and finally the disturbing impressionistic work he produced in his old age. Paintings, drawings, lithographs, ceramics and sculptures are all covered. Professor Warncke's writing style is succinct and informative, not too academic and quite lively.
Picasso started painting at age 8 and continued until his death at 91, and in many ways defined artistic innovation in the 20th century. If you want a book showing a sizeable body of his work and describing the process of its development in a clear and intelligent style, this is a good contender.
The big 30cm x 25cm page size allows for big images. The author's text describes the development from the early blue and rose periods, through cubism to his later absorption by the Old Masters, and finally the disturbing impressionistic work he produced in his old age. Paintings, drawings, lithographs, ceramics and sculptures are all covered. Professor Warncke's writing style is succinct and informative, not too academic and quite lively.
Picasso started painting at age 8 and continued until his death at 91, and in many ways defined artistic innovation in the 20th century. If you want a book showing a sizeable body of his work and describing the process of its development in a clear and intelligent style, this is a good contender.
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Horrible !
I payed for 2 volumes but I received only volume II in very bad conditions (USED-USED-USED. I ask about this to the seller and Fiona of Better World Books UK replied that there was... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lorenzo Guariglia
A great book
Great for Picasso lovers, with beautiful colour pages of so many of his great works, and detailed descriptions of the paintings and the meaning behind them.
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by K. Houghton
The Master !
Fantastic book of a fantastic artist. Large, chunky but still manageable size of book packed with sketches, drawings, and paintings all very well reproduced and very comprehensive. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2009 by Mr. Mark Shepherd
A 'Must Have' book for Picasso lovers.
A must have for anyone really. Lovely cover, big print, easy to get around and absorb. Educational for those who are not familiar with his work. Read more
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