For a long time this was just about the only book that one could find on Brett Whiteley without resorting to second-hand exhibition catalogues – and even this one took some tracking down until recently.
I have the paperback edition of this book, which was itself originally an exhibition catalogue; it makes a fine introduction to the artist's work and has served as a useful reference since I purchased it a few years ago.
Whiteley was a phenomenally talented artist; an Australian, his early work initially reflected the influence of other Australian artists, but he quickly developed an abstract approach (influenced by American painting) which derived in part from Australian landscape colours and forms; a period in London expanded his themes and styles even further – a remarkable series of drawings and paintings based on the John Christie murders would – no doubt – be considered rather transgressive, were they better known.
Whiteley continued to progress at an astonishing rate through a successive series of imaginative approaches, restlessly exploring different media until his early death in 1992.
The book contains 180 colour and 52 black and white illustrations; the plates are satisfyingly large and the full range of his work is apparent.
Texts consist of two essays, one covering his London years, the other a more general consideration of his life and work; there is also an interview with Whiteley`s sister.
At the back of the book there is a catalogue list with notes on each of the works.
Whiteley is slowly becoming better known in the UK and not before time; a new biography by Ashleigh Wilson has just been published – but this remains the best and easiest to find volume currently available on his work as a whole.
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Brett Whiteley: Art & Life ペーパーバック – 2005/4/4
英語版
Barry Pearce
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Brett Whiteley was one of the most dynamic and talented artists in the history of Australian art, an artist whose recognition had spread worldwide before his untimely death in 1992. Early in his career he established a name for himself in London, exhibiting at the Whitechapel Art Gallery and coming into contact with many British painters - Francis Bacon and David Hockney among others. His early paintings startled critics and fellow artists, but even at that point, two basic subjects were evident: the landscape and the nude, elements which became the mainstay of his oeuvre. At the root of all Whiteley's work was a draughtsmanship of stunning virtuosity, capable of capturing all the poetic arabesque of a river in a single sweeping line of brush and ink, or the erotic curves of the human body in a few searching strokes of charcoal.
This volume presents an illuminating evaluation of Whiteley's achievement. Works dating from the 1950s to the last years of his life, illustrated in over 180 colour plates, allow Whiteley's career to be surveyed in its entirety. Barry Pearce, Head Curator at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, provides a comprehensive overview of Whiteley's life and art; Bryan Robertson offers an impression of the artist's years in London; and Wendy Whiteley, the artist's wife and companion for over three decades, contributes an intimate portrait of the man behind the work.
Superbly illustrated and produced, Brett Whiteley: Art & Life is a fitting tribute to one of Australia's most significant artists, a man whose outstanding work excites, amazes and impresses us no less now than it did when first created.
This volume presents an illuminating evaluation of Whiteley's achievement. Works dating from the 1950s to the last years of his life, illustrated in over 180 colour plates, allow Whiteley's career to be surveyed in its entirety. Barry Pearce, Head Curator at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, provides a comprehensive overview of Whiteley's life and art; Bryan Robertson offers an impression of the artist's years in London; and Wendy Whiteley, the artist's wife and companion for over three decades, contributes an intimate portrait of the man behind the work.
Superbly illustrated and produced, Brett Whiteley: Art & Life is a fitting tribute to one of Australia's most significant artists, a man whose outstanding work excites, amazes and impresses us no less now than it did when first created.
- 本の長さ252ページ
- 言語英語
- 出版社Thames & Hudson Ltd
- 発売日2005/4/4
- 寸法25.9 x 27.9 cm
- ISBN-100500285489
- ISBN-13978-0500285480
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著者について
Barry Pearce is Head Curator at The Art Gallery of New South Wales.
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- 出版社 : Thames & Hudson Ltd; New版 (2005/4/4)
- 発売日 : 2005/4/4
- 言語 : 英語
- ペーパーバック : 252ページ
- ISBN-10 : 0500285489
- ISBN-13 : 978-0500285480
- 寸法 : 25.9 x 27.9 cm
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J. McDonald 🏴
5つ星のうち5.0
Brett Whiteley: Art And Life.
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Maria
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Brilliant book with amazing pictures
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Worth every dollar. Brilliant commentary and pictures
derek Dunworth
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Five Stars
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fabulous as expected
Daisy
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A Real Beauty of an Art Book!!
2018年1月8日に英国でレビュー済みAmazonで購入
Stunning, really beautiful book packed with wonderful colour plates as well as b/w images of his drawings. It's also beautifully written by several people who have been important in the rise of this star of art. More people should see Whiteley's work and read his story and how it intersected with many of the key artists of the time in London, New York, Paris and other parts of Europe, and how he was a leading light in the development of post abstract expressionism in Australia.
NICHOLAS H MORRIS
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Great book, great images.
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Great book, great images.