Balthus: In His Own Words [Hardcover]

Cristina Carrillo De Albornoz (Author)

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Publication Date: September 1, 2001

An insightful and candid portrait of the artist Balthus. Presented in the form of ABC questions, Balthus: In His Own Words reveals his personal universe. "B" for beauty, "H" for Homer, "M" for Mozart, "S" for SOS, Balthus takes us through his intimate thoughts and views on everything from Paris to Chinese calligraphy. Balthus (1908-2001) learned how to paint at the Louvre museum and in Italy. A figurative artist, he gained a reputation for his incisive style and incredible precision. Balthus sometimes spent years on one painting, obsessively observing and re-creating on canvas. Later, he focused on the nude, particularly on adolescent girls, which fell halfway between innocence and perversion. As the last book written in his own words before his death, it has even more significance. The artists's voice shines through, offering an authentic and personal perspective.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 80 pages
Publisher: Assouline Publishing; First Edition edition (September 1, 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 2843233011
ISBN-13: 978-2843233012
Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6.8 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,270,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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