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The Painting of Modern Life

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David G. Guzman is obviously not an involved member of the Artworld as is evident by the very misinformed statement that Warhol is the "only" recognizable name in the list of contributing and featured artists. I would deeply question if this reviewer has actually read or viewed this book based on this statement and would take his opinion with a grain of salt. What makes my opinion a little more informed is simply a great deal of education in the arts, multiple degrees in painting and photography, and a career as an artist with active relationships within the art world. However, my view is only one of many.

The Painting of Modern Life's list of artists includes very prominent and influential artists of our time. The list is varied enough that, as those with moderate knowledge of modern and contemporary artists will know, most people with an interest in how photography has influenced painting will be satisfied and engaged. None of my colleagues or peers would ever consider Gerhard Richter to be "lacking in national prominence" as his paintings easily sell for over a 1/2 a million at the least and upwards of 14 million for his finest.

I would consider this book to be a good resource for students and professionals alike. The only comment made in Guzman's review that has any sense of validation is that this book would serve as a "great introduction to artists painting modernity at its finest."

The "best" work from each artist is presented here. I think a lot of them have their best ahead of them. Regardless, if you are looking for a great introduction to artists painting modernity at its finest, then check this book out. There are a lot of amazing painings in here. Warhol is the only recognizable name, but where the other artists lack in national prominence they make up for in raw talent.