Jean-Michel Basquiat : and the art of storytelling / edited by Hans Werner Holzwarth ; with an essay by Eleanor Nairne ; directed and produced by Benedikt Taschen
Publisher:
Taschen,
Copyright Date:
2018
Description:
498 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 41 cm
Introducing Jean-Michel Basquiat / Hans Werner Holzwarth -- The art of storytelling / Eleanor Nairne -- I. 1978-1980: Samo is coming -- II. 1981: New York New Wave -- III. 1982: A Hollywood scenario -- IV. 1983: A graphic punch -- V. 1984: The measure of success -- VI. 1985: New art new money -- VII. 1986: Roots -- VIII. 1987-1988: A lifetime of works
Summary:
"This book allows an unprecedented insight into Basquiat's art, with pristine reproductions of his most seminal paintings, drawings, and notebook sketches. In large-scale format, the book offers vivid proximity to Basquiat's intricate marks and scribbled words, further illuminated by an introduction to the artist from editor Hans Werner Holzwarth, as well as an essay on his themes and artistic development from curator and art historian Eleanor Nairne. Richly illustrated year-by-year chapter breaks follow the artist's life and quote from his own statements and contemporary reviews to provide both personal background and historical context."--Publisher website
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.