David Hockney is as fascinating as he is articulate on ways of seeing, and in this impressive book he leads us on an artistic journey where anything is possible. He considers the influence of Picasso and Rembrandt and speaks of Eastern conventions and their relevance to his work. He points to Laurel and Hardy's lasting appeal in his conviction that popularity and art are not incompatible. Hockney and his work have long been the subjects of controversy—few 20th century artists have so successfully surmounted their cult image for three decades; yet and he remains one of our most relentlessly dedicated, versatile, and original painters.
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Over the past 20 years, British artist Hockney (b. 1937) and filmmaker Joyce have engaged in a series of in-depth conversations on art, the creative process, and the way we see the world. From Cubism and the lie of perspective, to the memory and magic of art, these interviews follow Hockney's artistic journey from his early paintings to the photomontages, or "joiners," as he calls them, of the 1980s and 1990s, to his more recent return to painting and stage design. Although "Hockney on His Art" would have been a more appropriate title for this volume, this is a fascinating look at the deep aesthetic that informs this artist's oeuvre. Illustrated with 180 works of art (150 in color), this book is recommended for most art collections.
Jeff Ingram, Newport P.L., OR
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Jeff Ingram, Newport P.L., OR
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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“This is a fascinating look at the deep aesthetic that informs this artist’s oeuvre.” -- Library Journal
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Love the images,
This review is from: Hockney on Art: Conversations with Paul Joyce (Paperback)
Almost every page is Hockney's art or photos of Hockney, at work, in life. Aside from the conversations with Paul Joyce, the book is lovely. I sold a couple of this book, but had to keep one in my own collection.
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he talks therefore he is,
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This review is from: Hockney on 'Art': Conversations with Paul Joyce (Paperback)
a lot of chumming by Paul Joyce, pandering to Mr. Hockney who holds forth with nothing to give him pause.I admire mr. hockneys paintings but I think he should have heeded one of his heroes, Picasso, and say little. Let his work speak for itself. I am sorry I read it because now I will remember blah-blah-blah whenever I see one of his paintings. Regrettable.
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