Georges Braque (Modern Masters Series) [Paperback]

Karen Wilkin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Modern Masters Series | Publication Date: December 13, 1991

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

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Although French painter Georges Braque (1882-1963) was highly respected and financially successful during his lifetime, his individuality and inventiveness have often been overshadowed by the even greater genius of Picasso, his collaborator in the development of cubism. In her succinct and illuminating text, Wilkin ( Stuart Davis ) traces Braque's career, beginning with his fauve period and his interest in Cezanne. She conveys a clear understanding of his style and technique, and demonstrates his integral role in the cubist experiment. While Picasso moved off in other directions, Braque, using the still life as his major theme, continued to develop and refine cubism for the rest of his career. This polished monograph, illustrated with scores of color and black-and-white reproductions, offers a highly satisfying account of an artist who, hardly ever delving beyond the intimate world of his studio for subject matter, transformed ordinary objects--guitars, tabletops, and fruit bowls--into masterpieces of form and color.

Copyright 1992 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Abbeville Press (December 13, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896599477
• ISBN-13: 978-0896599475
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,012,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Arts & Photography > Schools, Periods & Styles > Fauvism
  • #43 in Books > Arts & Photography > Schools, Periods & Styles > Cubism

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reader Pleased with Amazon Book Purchase, May 17, 2011

By 

Berta J. Culps (North Richland Hills, TX, US) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Georges Braque (Modern Masters Series) (Paperback)

This book was exactly what I needed. I recently came into possession of a print of one of his paintings from 1926 and it made me want to know more about the artist. I was pleased with the book and am still enjoying it. I was especially interested in his association with Picasso. I'm glad to have received the book through Amazon and the illustrations are awesome!