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Looking at Art with Alex Katz Alex Katz ●● An accessible introduction to the work of some of the world’s greatest historical and contemporary artists, from Giotto to Marlene Dumas ●● Written by Alex Katz, one of the most celebrated and influential painters of our time ●● Ordered alphabetically, each artist’s entry is accompanied by 1–2 images and is brought to life by Katz’s concise and vivid observations Have you ever dreamt of having your own private museum tour with one of the world’s most-celebrated artists? Take a walk through art history in the company of America’s foremost painter, Alex Katz. Describing his personal encounters with the work of over 100 key artists, Katz’s observations offer a fluent, vivid and incisive view, making Looking at Art with Alex Katz the perfect guide both for those looking for an introduction to the world of visual art, and anyone looking for a fresh view on their favorite artist. Includes entries on: Edvard Munch, Vincent van Gogh, Joan Miró, Peter Doig, Francis Bacon, Jackson Pollock, Leonardo da Vinci, David Hockey, Paul Cézanne, Johannes Vermeer, and many more. AUTHOR
Alex Katz is a hugely celebrated and prolific painter. He has had exhibitions in many of the world’s major museums, including the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; and Tate, St Ives.
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978 1 78627 284 3 161 illustrations 228 pages 8⅜ x 5⅞ ins $19.99 · Flexibind OCT 2018
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