William Scott (1913-1989) trained at the Belfast College of Art and the Royal Academy Schools in London, and first came to the public's attention when he participated in the Arts Council's exhibition as part of the 1951 Festival of Britain. In 1953 he visited Rothko, Pollock, de Kooning and others in New York, and began to exhibit there regularly. His work ranges from abstract paintings to ever-richer still lifes with multiple levels of paint, and multiple levels of meaning. This book includes work from all periods, reproduced in 300 full-colour plates. The text is by Norbert Lynton, who has been given completely free access to Scott's private archive by the William Scott Estate.
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Norbert Lynton is a renowned art historian and critic, and Emeritus Professor of History of Art at the University of Sussex.
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Truly marvelous,
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This review is from: William Scott (Hardcover)
This may be the most awesome and dazzling art book of the over 100 I have. It arrived yesterday and I spent three straight hours with it and will spend many more. Hundreds of lovely color reproductions on very heavy stock, a truly in-depth study of the artist and his work, with a completeness that even includes pictures of Scott's models and of his wife's sculpture. The book is divided into sections - all well documented - that deal with various aspects of Scott's work, including a separate one devoted to his drawings. The only complaint I have is the author's constant use of "WS" in all references to Scott.
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Brilliant,
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As a long-time admirer of William Scott's work, I found the Lynton book a reference and pictorial of extraordinary value, quality and beauty.
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William Scott by Norbert Lynton,
By artist- Joe Monroe "Joe Coon artman" (Danville, Il.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: William Scott (Paperback)
I first saw William Scott's work in a smaller book on British painters
and sculptures. I was attracted to his strong simple style. Being impressed, I saw this large monograph book was available. When it came, I was extremely impressed with the complete, detailed story of his life ...as an artist ,I was looking for inspiration,and the large color reproductions are breathtaking and leave you more than satisfied. The book takes great pains in showing you the studious progression of his painting, his truth to himself. Just to read of his life or watch the progression of his work is inspiring. I don't know if I have seen so many color examples in an art book before and if color is important in your work, this book gives you the disipline that will help. Great price on an important book.
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