William Scott (Hardcover)

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Product Description

The first major monograph on Scott, including many works that have never been seen before or reproduced.

Born in Scotland in 1913, William Scott was raised in Northern Ireland, the oldest boy in a family of eleven children. He 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-color plates. 400 illustrations, 300 in color.

About the Author

The text is by Norbert Lynton, art historian and critic, who has been given completely free access to Scott's private archive by the William Scott Estate.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson (November 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500976376
• ISBN-13: 978-0500976371
• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 11.3 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,974,546 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly marvelous, December 2, 2004

By	R. Fusillo (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, June 5, 2007

By	Robert E. Landry (Montreal QC Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great art book, February 23, 2006

By	Deborah Mackinnon (Sydney Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I saw this book and just had to buy it and I'm not disappointed. I haven't read it all yet but can't wait to! wonderful inspring artworks and very comprehensive