Secret Knowledge (New and Expanded Edition)
by David Hockney
$45.40
Description
In this passionate yet pithy book, Hockney takes readers on a journey of discovery as he builds a case that mirrors and lenses were used by the great masters to create their highly detailed and realistic paintings and drawings. Hundreds of the best-known and best-loved paintings are reproduced alongside his straightforward analysis. Hockney also includes his own photographs and drawings to illustrate techniques used to capture such accurate likenesses. Extracts from historical and modern documents and correspondence with experts from around the world further illuminate this thought-provoking book that will forever change how the world looks at art.
Secret Knowledge will open your eyes to how we perceive the world and how we choose to represent it.
Taking a look at the techniques of the Old Masters, hundreds of paintings are reproduced to show how artists would have used the technology available to them in rendering their subjects. 400 color illustrations.
When looking at pictures, one can have no more stimulating and provocative companion than Hockney. ("The Times Literary Supplement", London)
Product Details
- Penguin Publishing Group Brand
- Oct 5, 2006 Pub Date:
- 0142005126 ISBN-10:
- 9780142005125 ISBN-13:
- 328 Pages
- 11.78 in * 9.44 in * 0.99 in Dimensions:
- 4 lb Weight:
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