David Hockney Vintage First Edition Softcover Monograph Survey Pop Art Book

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This David Hockney rare vintage 2007 first edition softcover monograph survey Pop Art book is a very special and unique … more This David Hockney rare vintage 2007 first edition softcover monograph survey Pop Art book is a very special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The softcover art book with laminated covers is published by Prestel-Verlag, Munich, London, New York, printed in 2007. It features a monograph survey collection of the artworks of the Pop Art master David Hockney, with accompanied compelling text by art historian Paul Melia and museum curator Ulrich Luckhardt.

David Hockney ( B.1937 ) is an English painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer. He is an important contributor to The Pop Art Movement of the 1960's. He is considered one of the most influential British artists of The Twentieth Century. His artworks have commanded greater popular acclaim than any other Contemporary British artist. The Pop Art Expressionist style artworks have been the subject of more than 400 solo exhibitions. Art works by Hockney are included in the collections of many of the world's most prestigious museums.

The fresh appraisal of Hockney's oeuvre offered in this volume is broadly chronological, it is introduced by an essay that examines in depth certain aspects of Hockney's artistic practice. the complexity of his seemingly straightforward imagery is further revealed in the commentaries accompanying each of the sixty-three carefully selected full page color plates. Included are paintings illustrated for the first time and others that had rarely been reproduced in color, numerous black & white illustrations of related works provide important reference material. This is an authoritative account of Hockney's development as one of the most widely acclaimed of all living artists.

The rare out of print 1st softcover edition Pop Art book measures 8" W X 9 5/8" H X 3/4" D, with 200 pages. It features 188 illustrations in color and black & white.

It is in excellent " like new " condition consistent with age, light signs of handling and light minor wear. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less