Portraits : John Berger on Artists by John Berger (2015, Hardcover)

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John Berger, one of the world's most celebrated art writers, takes us through centuries of drawing and painting, revealing his lifelong fascination with a diverse cast of artists. In Portraits, Berger grounds the artists in their historical milieu in revolutionary ways, whether enlarging on the prehistoric paintings of the Chauvet caves or Cy Twombly's linguistic and pictorial play.

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PublisherVerso Books
ISBN-101784781762
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eBay Product ID (ePID)225762275

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Book TitlePortraits : John Berger on Artists
Number of Pages450 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicSubjects & Themes / Portraits, Art & Politics, Criticism & Theory, History / General
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorJohn Berger
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.9 in
Item Weight46.4 oz.
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width6.4 in

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  • Insightful and articulate art history

    As a socialist I am naturally inclined to view Berger's analyses with great sympathy; as an artist I can appreciate the exceptional clarity of his work. His writing is frequently thrilling '

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