Richard Long: Walking The Line [Paperback]

Richard Long (Author), Denise Hooker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2005

Newly available in paperback, "Richard Long - Walking the Line" centres mainly on the artist's work from the last dozen years. Majestic museum sculptures made from tons of rock are juxtaposed with dramatic mud paintings and photographs recording ephemeral changes to the natural landscape. Many of the photographs were taken by the artist himself, and he has also included his own notes and writings.

Editorial Reviews

Review

His work is formally strong, contemplative, often startling, and always beautiful...An excellent revelation of Long's multifaceted work. -- Choice

The finest monograph on any artist published this year. -- The Independent

About the Author

Richard Long is one of Britain's foremost sculptors and land artists. Paul Moorhouse is a curator at Tate Britain. Denise Hooker is a writer and art historian.

Product Details

• Paperback: 326 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson (July 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500284091
• ISBN-13: 978-0500284094
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 11.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,331,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Richard Long: Walking the Line, February 24, 2006

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