Arshile Gorky (Modern Masters Series, Vol. 8) [Paperback]

Melvin Lader (Author)

Book Description

Series: Modern Masters Series | Publication Date: August 1, 1990

With more than 100 illustrations -- approximately 48 in full color -- this innovative series offers a fresh look at the most creative and influential artists of the postwar era. Modern Masters form a perfect reference set for home, school, or library. Each handsomely designed volume presents:

- A thorough survey of the artist's life and work

- Statements by the artist

- An illustrated chapter on technique

- Chronology

- Lists of exhibitions and public collections

- Annotated bibliography

- Index

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Abbeville Press; Second Edition edition (August 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558592490
• ISBN-13: 978-1558592490
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,973,281 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars valuable book on Gorky, November 30, 2006

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Winston hough "klee fan" (Glenview, Il. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arshile Gorky (Modern Masters Series, Vol. 8) (Paperback)

Lader has done an excellent job of delineating Gorky's work. The color reproductions are fair.They are not top of the line but,then very few books on Gorky have good repros. I find the back sections on Gorky's theory and his techniques interesting. Gorky states his case that he is a classical artist. His interest in the old masters backs this up..such as Ucello.an index and these special sections help to look things up when you want to review his ideas and ambitions for art.The paperback edition will serve you well. It is light enough to put in your kit bag and carry it with you something that Gorky deserves.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good bargain book on Gorky., November 30, 2007

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Tom Furgas (Youngstown, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arshile Gorky (Modern Masters Series, Vol. 8) (Paperback)

This edition is a good overview of the life and work of Gorky, at a very affordable price. Not the most scholarly volume about this very important abstract-expressionist painter, but for the price it is a very useful addition to any art library.