How Painting Happens (and why it matters) - A Times Book of the Year 2024 by Martin Gayford 9780500027424

How Painting Happens (and why it matters) – A Times Book of the Year 2024
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How Painting Happens (and why it matters) – A Times Book of the Year 2024 is an illuminating work by esteemed critic Martin Gayford, offering a profound exploration of the art of painting. This captivating volume is a must-have for art lovers and professionals alike, promising to deepen your appreciation of this timeless medium.

In How Painting Happens, Gayford draws from over three decades of insightful conversations with iconic artists such as Frank Auerbach, David Hockney, and Vincent van Gogh. These dialogues breathe life into the pages, providing readers with a unique glimpse into the creative processes and emotional depths that define each artist's work.

This book is not merely a guide to artistic techniques; it’s a celebration of the rich narrative that every great painting embodies. With its gorgeous illustrations, this volume serves as a visual feast, inviting readers to not only understand but to experience the passion that fuels the world of painting.

  • Richly illustrated with stunning artworks that enhance the narrative
  • Features decades of expert insights from acclaimed artists
  • Explores the transformative nature of painting across centuries
  • Recognized as a Times Book of the Year 2024, underscoring its significance in contemporary art discourse

As noted by The Spectator, this book is a “banquet” for those who appreciate the beauty of oil paintings. Meanwhile, The Irish Times brilliantly highlights how it tracks the path from inspiration to execution. Join Martin Gayford on this enlightening journey through the canvas of history and inspiration, and experience the timeless relevance of painting in our modern world.

Product Information

ISBN: 9780500027424
Author: Martin Gayford
Format: Hardback
Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
Dimensions: 201 x 255 x 44 mm
Publication Date: 26 September, 2024
Pagination: 384 pages, 176 Illustrations, color
Weight: 1294g
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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