Laurie Wilson
Louise Nevelson: Art is Life
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500094013
- author:
- Laurie Wilson
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Thames and Hudson Ltd 1 edition
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 4.6 x 24.9 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Sculpture, , Laurie Wilson,Louise Nevelson: Art is Life,Thames and Hudson Ltd,0500094012,Biography: The Arts,Art,Art & Art Instruction,Biographies,Nevelson, Louise,Women artists - United States,Women sculptors - Unite
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Louise Nevelson: A Life of Art and Transformation This comprehensive biography offers a unique perspective on the life and work of Louise Nevelson, an artist who transformed from a housewife to a renowned sculptor. Through hours of interviews with Nevelson and her circle, art historian Laurie Wilson brings a sensitive understanding of Nevelson's artistic, spiritual, and physical journey. Nevelson's story is one of dramatic transformation, set against the backdrop of major cultural shifts in the 20th century. From her early days as a financially dependent artist to her recognition by the establishment, Nevelson's work was marked by innovation and experimentation. This biography features over 100 images, many drawn from personal archives and never before published, making it the most visually and narratively comprehensive portrait of this remarkable artist yet published. With its unique blend of art historical context and personal insight, this book provides a fascinating exploration of Nevelson's life and work, shedding new light on her artistic vision and enduring legacy.
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