Stevens, Mark
de Kooning: An American Master
- ISBN 13:
- 9780375711169
- author:
- Stevens, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Alfred A. Knopf
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 732
- Dimensions:
- 155mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- Biography / Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Willem de Kooning: An American Master is a comprehensive and authoritative biography that explores the life and work of one of the most important artists of the twentieth century. Based on previously unseen letters and documents, as well as hundreds of interviews, this masterful portrait captures both the complexities of de Kooning's personal life and the evolution of his artistic style. Born into an unstable and impoverished household, de Kooning overcame adversity to develop a passion for art and become a painter. His journey from Rotterdam to New York was marked by struggle and perseverance, but also by significant friendships and experiences that shaped his work. This biography delves into de Kooning's emergence as a central figure in the bohemian world of downtown New York during the Depression, and his first show at the Egan Gallery in 1948. With ten years of research behind it, this book offers a fresh and richly detailed look at de Kooning's life and work. It is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the art and culture of the twentieth century.
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