Hall, Lee
The Pitmen Painters
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571242276
- author:
- Hall, Lee
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 12.5 x 1.1 x 19.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Drama texts, plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Pitmen Painters by Lee Hall In 1934, an unlikely group of miners and a dental mechanic embarked on an extraordinary artistic journey. A professor from Newcastle University was hired to teach an Art Appreciation evening class, but the session quickly turned into one of the most unusual experiments in British art history. As the pitmen learned to paint, they became fast friends with some of the most avant-garde artists of their time. Their work was soon being showcased in prestigious collections and celebrated throughout the British art world. Yet, despite their newfound success, they continued to work down the mine every day. This remarkable true story explores the unexpected intersection of art and industry, revealing a fascinating chapter in British cultural history.
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