" the Artist in His Studio " Vintage 1968 Mid Century Modern Art Photography Book

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This " The Artist in his Studio " rare vintage 1968 collector's Mid Century Modern art photography book is an … Read more This " The Artist in his Studio " rare vintage 1968 collector's Mid Century Modern art photography book is an incredibly special and unique book to add to your library collection.

This is a perfect book for anyone who appreciates art and the creative process.

The softcover art photography book is published by A Studio Book The Viking Press New York, with text and photos by Alexander Liberman, and foreword by James Thrall Soby.

This captivating volume " The Artist in his Studio ", is one of the most original books on art ever published. It takes you into the studios and lives of thirty-nine of the greatest Modern artists. This brilliant achievement by a splendidly inquisitive photographer and artist himself Alexander Liberman, is an extraordinary sensitive and insightful book. The result is a remarkable illumination of Twentieth Century Modern Art and many of its most influential heroes.

Included in the book are the titled chapters and named artists :

" Impressionists and Post-Impressionists " - Cezanne, Renoir, Monet, Bonnard

" The Fauve Generation " - Matisse, Rouault, Derain, Vlaminck, Dufy, Van Dongen

" Masters of Cubism and Abstract Art " - Picasso, Braque, kandinsky, Kupka, Larionov and Gontcharova, Brancusi, Le Corbusier, Leger, Villon, Duchamp, Pevsner, Arp

" Five Painters in Paris " - Utrillo, Segonzac, Gromaire, Laurencin, Bores

" Fantasy and Surrealism " - Chagall, Ernst, Masson, Dali, Miro

" The New Generation " - Giacometti, Hartung, Dubuffet, Richier, Bazaine, Manessier

The rare out of print Mid Century Modern art photography book measures 5 7/8" W X 8 1/4" H X 7/8" D, with 305 pages, featuring 227 illustrations.

It is in good vintage condition consistent with age and use. There is moderate to significant visible wear to the covers and outer spine. The binding with pages is secure. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less