A Little Book About Art (quotes For The Aesthete In Your Life)
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"Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable..." - Cesar A. Cruz
Across the centuries, art has held up a mirror to humanity''s evolving culture and creativity. Ancient civilizations left us mysterious sculptures while Renaissance artists produced iconic masterpieces. The Impressionists captured fleeting moments of beauty, while the Surrealists explored dreams and the subconscious. In recent decades, artists such as Frida Kahlo, Jackson Pollock and Banksy have embraced new mediums and pushed artistic boundaries even further.
Brimming with fabulous quotes, this little book offers a window into the minds of some of the world''s most admired artists and thinkers - and is a vibrant celebration of the evolution of art through the ages.
"Life is art. Art is life. I never separate it." - Ai Weiwei
Biographical note:
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Takes readers on a captivating journey through the evolution of art.
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Contains inspirational words from giants such as Michelangelo and Picasso to Frida Kahlo and Banksy.
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Carefully curated quotes spanning different movements, styles and mediums.
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The perfect gift for armchair enthusiasts as well as those with an interest in art history.
Author | By (author) Orange Hippo! |
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Date Of Publication | Jan 2, 2025 |
EAN | 9781800693845 |
Contributors | Orange Hippo! |
Publisher | Oh |
Languages | English |
Country of Publication | United Kingdom |
Width | 116 mm |
Height | 138 mm |
Thickness | 18 mm |
Product Forms | Hardback |
Availability in Stores | Sin El-Fil, Achrafieh, ABC Dbayeh, Hazmiyeh, Metro Mall, Hamra, AUB Bookstore, ABC Verdun, Tripoli Square, ABC Achrafieh, Global |
Weight | 0.242000 |