Hanstein, Mariana
Botero (Basic Art Series)
- ISBN 13:
- 9783836548823
- author:
- Hanstein, Mariana
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Taschen
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 26.16 x 21.34 x 1.27 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Fernando Botero was an artist with his own unique style. For over six decades, he captured collectors and public spaces worldwide with his distinctive approach to the human body. This TASCHEN Basic Art edition provides an essential introduction to this leading artist of figures in contemporary art. The book explores Botero's oeuvre, tracing his development from early caricatures of animals to late large-scale bronze sculptures. It examines the diverse influences that shaped his compositions, including notable artists and styles. Through his work, Botero showcases wit, irony, insight, and critical acumen, often with humorous results. By examining Botero's life and art, this book offers a fresh perspective on a major figure in contemporary art.
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