Re: [BKARTS] Artist biographies (and working spaces)

[John Ptak <3legskilled@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

For artists in their own environments you might consider books dealing with 
artists and their studios, for example:
Seidner "Artists at Work" a very recent book; Micucci, "Artists in 
Residence" (on 8 19th c artists in Paris); Sandra Philips work on the homes 
and studios of the Hudson River School artists; and one other book that I 
can't find here at home which is a photographic essay on 50 or so artists' 
studios from ca. 1930-1960 (which I think is delightful and insightful). 
I'll try and find the exact ref if anyone is interested.

John Ptak
JF Ptak Science Books LLC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Signa Houghteling" <judy@xxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: Artist biographies


> If you mean real biographies, such as normal books, two recent ones have
> been truly outstanding:  about Henri Matisse (volume 2 is now out and I
> haven't read it but hope to get it for Christmas!) and Wilem de Kooning.
> Both put the artists in context historically and in their culture and the
> authors are quite knowledgeable about the art of both, the influences of
> people and life experiences, as well as the general history of art.
>
> Signa
>
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> Betty Bright
> Sent: Monday, December 19, 2005 12:30 PM
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> Subject: Artist biographies
>
>
> This is a bit off-topic, and apologies for cross-posting, but I am
> investigating the artist biography, and I would appreciate it if list
> members would pass along their favorites, along with their thoughts as to
> what ingredients contributed to its success.
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Betty Bright
>
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