Giacometti in Paris by Michael Peppiatt 9781526600998

Giacometti in Paris

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Hailed as THE TIMES AND WATERSTONES BEST ART BOOK OF 2023, this intimate...
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Hailed as THE TIMES AND WATERSTONES BEST ART BOOK OF 2023, this intimate and insightful tome delves into the life of one of the 20th century's most celebrated sculptors. Penned by the esteemed art historian Michael Peppiatt, 'Giacometti in Paris' offers a captivating glimpse into the world of Alberto Giacometti, whose sculptures now fetch astronomical sums.

From his humble beginnings as an unknown artist to his meteoric rise to international acclaim, Giacometti remained steadfastly anchored to his modest Parisian studio. The City of Light shaped him profoundly, and in turn, he immortalised its essence through his art.

Arriving from the Swiss Alps in 1922, Giacometti's artistic journey was influenced not only by his interactions with luminaries such as Picasso, Breton, Dalí, Sartre, Beauvoir, and Beckett but also by the very fabric of Parisian life, both pre and post-war. His iconic figures emerged from the city's unique milieu: the weathered grey stone of its unpretentious streets and the café terraces buzzing with revolutionary ideas and salacious gossip.

Drawing upon three decades of immersion in the Parisian art scene and personal connections with many of Giacometti's acquaintances, Peppiatt masterfully charts the artist's life and work. From his tumultuous relationship with the Surrealists to periods of artistic turmoil, from his unwavering devotion to his mother to intense friendships, tragic romances, and a complex marriage, this book presents an unparalleled portrait of an extraordinary artist in extraordinary times.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781526600998
Book Author: Michael Peppiatt
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Dimensions: 200 x 130 x 26 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-09-12
Book Pagination: 384 pages
Book Weight: 312g

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