I Paint What I Want to See (Penguin Modern Classics)

Guston, Philip

ISBN 10: 0241525713 / ISBN 13: 9780241525715

Edité par Penguin Classics, Great Britain, 2022

This book is in as new condition. This book is a selection of Guston's writings, talks and interviews and draws together some of his most incisive reflections on the nature of painting and drawing. Guston died in 1980 and in these writings he reflects on iconography and abstraction and metaphysics and mysticism. The book captures the breadth and depth of Guston's thinking. Proceeds from the sale of this book benefit environmental restoration and education. N° de réf. du vendeur 007807

Synopsis :

Illuminating reflections on painting and drawing from one of the most revered artists of the twentieth century

'Thank God for yellow ochre, cadmium red medium, and permanent green light'

How does a painter see the world? Philip Guston, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, spoke about art with unparalleled candour and commitment. Touching on work from across his career as well as that of his fellow artists and Renaissance heroes, this selection of his writings, talks and interviews draws together some of his most incisive reflections on iconography and abstraction, metaphysics and mysticism, and, above all, the nature of painting and drawing.

'Among the most important, powerful and influential American painters of the last 100 years ... he's an art world hero' Jerry Saltz, New York Magazine

'Guston's paintings make us think hard' Aindrea Emelife, Guardian

À propos de l?auteur: Philip Guston (1913-1980) was a Canadian-born American painter, printmaker, muralist and draughtsman.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : I Paint What I Want to See (Penguin Modern ...
Éditeur : Penguin Classics, Great Britain
Date d'édition : 2022
Reliure : Soft cover
Etat : As New
Etat de la jaquette : No Jacket