Pilcher, Alex
LOVE
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849766555
- author:
- Pilcher, Alex
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Tate Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 17.3 x 14 centimetres (0.30 kg)
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Collections & Exhibitions,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A selection of 50 works of art from Tate's collection, showcasing the most touching and transformative expressions of romantic love. These pieces are divided into key themes, including courtship, passion, symbolism, enduring love, and loss. Each work has been individually selected for its unique attempt to capture the essence of love, whether it be through chaste or frenzied, passionate or heartbreaking portrayals. Brief captions provide background detail and additional information about the art, artists, and their subjects. This collection offers a fascinating journey through the visual portrayal of love and sexuality in Western art, featuring works by artists such as Felix Gonzalez-Torres, Wolfgang Tillmans, David Hockney, and many others.