Gorky, Arshile
Arshile Gorky
- ISBN 13:
- 9783906915081
- author:
- Gorky, Arshile
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hauser & Wirth Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 600
- Dimensions:
- 24.38 x 19.05 x 3.81 centimetres
- Genre:
- Biography, Artists, Architects, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Arshile Gorky: A Life in Letters and Documents offers an intimate window into the life of the influential artist. This biography presents a comprehensive portrait of Gorky, drawing from his personal letters, correspondence with family and friends, pivotal reviews and criticism, and other essential documents. Through these voices, Gorky's story unfolds, revealing his struggle for recognition, devotion to his family, and connection to his Armenian heritage. The book provides a nuanced exploration of the artist's life, spanning from his childhood fleeing the Armenian genocide in Turkey to his adulthood in the United States and ultimately to his tragic suicide. With new design integrating a fuller range of artwork and archival images, this edition offers a more detailed understanding of Gorky's life and artistic development.