" Hockney's Pictures : The Definitive Retrospective " First Edition Large Volume David Hockney Hardcover Pop Art Book

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This " Hockney's Pictures : The Definitive Retrospective " rare first edition large volume David Hockney hardcover Pop Art book … Read more This " Hockney's Pictures : The Definitive Retrospective " rare first edition large volume David Hockney hardcover Pop Art book is a very special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The hardcover book with dust jacket is published by Bullfinch Press New York, Boston. Printed in Singapore in 2004, compiled and with commentary by David Hockney.

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 20Th 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 story of David Hockney, is one of passion, for seeing and telling, passion for images, and passion for life. This constant exploration of how to communicate such feelings through his work emerges with particular clarity in this stunning, lively volume, which charts almost 50 years of extraordinary creativity.

" Hockney's Pictures " is the first definitive " Retrospective " to show the evolution and diversity of Hockney's prolific paintings, drawings, watercolors, and photography, including new and published works. The pieces presented thematically are selected and organized by Hockney himself, and track his lifelong experiments in ways of looking and depicting.

The rare out of print 1st North American edition large volume Pop Art book measures 9" W X 9 1/2" H X 1 1/2" D, with 368 pages. It features 325 illustrations, including 277 in full-color.

It is in excellent " like new " clean condition consistent with age and light signs of handling. There is a remainder mark to the bottom of the book block edge. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less