The Art of George Rodrigue: (Hardcover)

by Ginger Danto (Author), George Rodrigue (Contributor)

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Product Description
Born and raised in the heart of French Louisiana, artist George Rodrigue (b.1944) is best known for his Blue Dog paintings, which catapulted him to worldwide fame in the mid-1980s. Rodrigue, who began painting in the third grade while bedridden with polio, had already won local acclaim for his rich portrayals of the landscape and people he grew up with when Blue Dog transformed the image of the original Cajun werewolf dog-the loup-garou-into an international pop icon.

This long-overdue retrospective features 265 paintings spanning Rodrigue's 40-year career. With a text by art historian and former ARTnews correspondent Ginger Danto, this is the first outside view and analysis of Rodrigue's paintings in book form. It covers all the distinct phases of his work, showing his development as an artist as his subjects shifted from majestic oak trees to Cajun fishermen and local politicians to the incomparable Blue Dog, whose mesmerizing expression and haunting eyes have captured the hearts of U.S. presidents, Hollywood stars, and ordinary people alike.

About the Author
Ginger Danto has lived in Paris for the last 15 years, where she wrote about the arts for ARTnews, the New York Times, the International Herald Tribune, the Village Voice, Dance Magazine, and Art and Antiques. She recently relocated to her native New York. Michael Lewis is the author of the international bestsellers Liar's Poker and The New New Thing and is a contributing editor to the New York Times Magazine.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (November 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810946270
• ISBN-13: 978-0810946279
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #53,330 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars George at his best, December 9, 2003

By	P. Hachenberg "beadgal72" (Lagrange, Illinois United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book for my husband, who is a huge fan of George Rodrigue. What can I say? He was floored. He's never seen such a coplete collection of Rodrigue's work, and the history included in the book for George and his life and work is great.
This is a book that you need to have if you are a true fan, and if you're never heard of him, you should get it for the tremendous artwork the book holds.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great history of Mr. Rodrigue - perfect for any collector, December 3, 2003

By	Tim Brannan (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

As an owner of an original oil painting (one of my prize possessions) of a blue dog, it is always great to find companion items. This book is a MUST for anyone interested in the work of George Rodrigue and his Blue Dog paintings. An independent look from an expert at the life of this distiguished and popular modern art painter.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book for the true George Rodrigue fan, January 15, 2007

By	J.W. (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

This book was given to a college at work. As she loves Blue Dog, I sent it to her. She was so happy to receive this gift. She will still come up to me and thank me for it. I recommend this for the person who has everything.