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Gauguin
Belinda Thomson
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Description for Gauguin
Paperback. Traces the life of the nineteenth century French artist, looks at his most important paintings, drawings, and sculpture, and discusses influences on his work. Series: World of Art S. Num Pages: 216 pages, 182 illustrations, 31 in colour. BIC Classification: 3JH; 3JJ; ACVT; ACX; AFC; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 211 x 150 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
Paul Gauguin achieved a high public profile during his lifetime, and was one of the first artists of his generation to achieve international recognition. But his prominence has always had as much to do with the dramatic events of his life – his self-imposed exile on a remote South Sea island, his turbulent relationships with his peers – as with the appeal of his art.
Gauguin’s oeuvre – his painting, sculpture, prints and ceramics – is discussed in the light of his public persona, his relations with his contemporaries, and his exhibitions and their reception by critics. ... Read more
Paul Gauguin achieved a high public profile during his lifetime, and was one of the first artists of his generation to achieve international recognition. But his prominence has always had as much to do with the dramatic events of his life – his self-imposed exile on a remote South Sea island, his turbulent relationships with his peers – as with the appeal of his art.
Gauguin’s oeuvre – his painting, sculpture, prints and ceramics – is discussed in the light of his public persona, his relations with his contemporaries, and his exhibitions and their reception by critics. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Thames and Hudson Ltd
Condition
New
Series
World of Art S.
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500202203
SKU
9780500202203
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About Belinda Thomson
Belinda Thomson is an independent art historian specializing in 19th and early 20th-century French art. She has published widely on Impressionist and Post-Impressionist topics. In 2011 she was awarded an honorary professorship in history of art at the University of Edinburgh and in 2013 the distinction of Chevalier dans l’Ordre des arts et des lettres.
Reviews for Gauguin
'The most reliable introduction to a great artist' - Art and Art History 'A remarkable bargain' - Art and Artists