26%OFF
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.
Giacometti: A Biography (Phoenix Giants)
James Lord
€ 19.99
€ 14.87
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Giacometti: A Biography (Phoenix Giants)
Paperback. The definitive biography of a fascinating and enigmatic figure. Num Pages: 608 pages, b&w photographs. BIC Classification: ACX; AFK; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 150 x 44. Weight in Grams: 690.
The definitive biography of a fascinating and enigmatic figure Alberto Giacometti is one of the best-known artists of the twentieth century. Born in a Swiss village, he moved to pre-war Paris and went on to play a leading role in the art world, alongside characters such as Picasso, Balthus, Samuel Beckett and Sartre. His passionate and strange life reflects the genius of his works - his gaunt and haunting sculptures and his unsettling paintings. As someone who was personally acquainted with Giacometti and his peers, and who has consolidated his personal knowledge with extensive ... Read more
The definitive biography of a fascinating and enigmatic figure Alberto Giacometti is one of the best-known artists of the twentieth century. Born in a Swiss village, he moved to pre-war Paris and went on to play a leading role in the art world, alongside characters such as Picasso, Balthus, Samuel Beckett and Sartre. His passionate and strange life reflects the genius of his works - his gaunt and haunting sculptures and his unsettling paintings. As someone who was personally acquainted with Giacometti and his peers, and who has consolidated his personal knowledge with extensive ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Weidenfeld & Nicolson History
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Condition
New
Weight
690g
Number of Pages
608
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781857995015
SKU
V9781857995015
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-50
About James Lord
James Lord was an American writer. He was the author of several books, including biographies of Alberto Giacometti and Pablo Picasso. He died in 2009.
Reviews for Giacometti: A Biography (Phoenix Giants)