The World According to David Hockney

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A collection of legendary British artist David Hockney’s insights into art, life, nature, creativity and much more.

‘I’ve always been a looker ... that’s what artists do’

This anthology of quotations by David Hockney follows in the successful format of ‘The World According to’ series. Ranging across topics including drawing, photography, nature, creativity, the internet and much more, The World According to David Hockney offers a delightful and engaging overview of the artist’s inimitable spirit, personality and opinions.

From everyday observations – ‘The eye is always moving; if it isn’t moving you are dead’ – to artistic insights such as ‘painted colour always will be better than printed colour, because it is the pigment itself’, as well as musings on other image makers, including Caravaggio, Cézanne and Hokusai, Hockney has a knack for capturing profound truths in pithy statements.

Born in Bradford, England, in 1937, Hockney attended art school in London before moving to Los Angeles in the 1960s. There, he painted his famous swimming pool paintings, and since then has embraced a range of media including photocollage, video and digital technologies. In a 2011 poll of more than 1,000 British artists, Hockney was voted the most influential British artist of all time.

Presented as a beautifully designed and attractive package, illustrated with works of art from throughout Hockney's career, this is the perfect gift for art lovers everywhere.
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  • 5
    Delightful book with engaging images, and insightful comments from the artist.

    Posted by Joan Malcolmsen on 18th Dec 2024

    Thank you

Authors:
Hockney, David|Gayford, Martin
Format:
Hardback
ISBN:
9780500027042
Publication Date:
27/06/2024
Publisher:
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year Published:
2024
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Illustrations Note:
39 Illustrations, color
Number of Pages:
176
Place of Publication:
London
Series:
The World According To
Language:
English
SKU:
9780500027042

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