Picasso and modern British art / edited by James Beechey and Chris Stephens

By: Beechey, James, 1969-Contributor(s): Stephens, Chris | Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art | Tate Britain (Galeria : Londres, Gran Bretanya)Material type: TextTextLanguage: Anglès Publication details: London : Tate Publishing, 2012 Description: 239 p. : il. col. ; 30 cmISBN: 9781854378903Subject(s): Picasso, Pablo Ruiz, 1881-1973 | Bacon, Francis, 1909-1992 | Hockney, David, 1937- | Grant, Duncan, 1885-1978 | Lewis, Wyndham, 1882-1957 | 2012 | Influències artístiques | Moore, Henry (1898-1986) | Nicholson, Ben (1894-1982) | Pintura britànica | Sutherland, Graham (1903-1980) | Tate Gallery (Londres) | 2012 | Bacon, Francis (1909-1992) | Grant, Duncan (1885-1978) | Hockney, David (1937) | Influencias artísticas | Lewis, Wyndham (1882-1957) | Moore, Henry (1898-1986) | Nicholson, Ben (1894-1982) | Picasso, Pablo Ruiz (1881-1973) | Pintura británica | Sutherland, Graham (1903-1980) | Tate Gallery (Londres)Online resources: 14/03/2012 Summary: Picasso remains the twentieth century’s single most important artistic figure, a towering genius who changed the face of modern art. explores his extensive legacy and influence on British art, how this played a role in the acceptance of modern art in Britain, alongside the fascinating story of Picasso’s lifelong connections to and affection for this country. Picassos including sublime paintings from the most remarkable moments in his career, such as Weeping Woman 1937 and The Three Dancers 1925. seven of Picasso’s most brilliant British admirers, exploring the huge impact he had on their art: Duncan Grant, Wyndham Lewis, Ben Nicholson, Henry Moore, Francis Bacon, Graham Sutherland and David Hockney. rise in Britain as a figure of both controversy and celebrity. From his London visit in 1919, working on the scenery and costumes for Diaghilev’s ballet The Three Cornered Hat; to his post-war reputation and political appearances; leading up to the phenomenally successful 1960 Tate exhibition. unmissable treat and a fascinating insight into how British art became modern.
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Monografia Biblioteca Museu Picasso
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Catàleg de l'exposició presentada a la Tate Britain, Londres, del 15/02/2012 al 15/07/2012 i a la Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh, 4/08/2012 al 4/11/2012

Conté: Picasso and Britain / James Beechey, p. 10; The Picassos of British criticism c.1910-c.1945 / Christopher Green, p. 20; The Politics of Picasso in Cold war Britain / Andrew Brighton, p. 30; Cooper's capers and their consequences for Picasso, Penrose and the Tate / John Richardson interviewed by Chris Stephens, p. 40; Picasso in Britain 1910-1914 / James Beechey, p. 52; Duncan Grant and Picasso / James Beechay, p. 62; Wyndham Lewis and Picasso / Richard Humphreys, p. 72; Picasso in Britain, 1919, p. 82; Ben Nicholson and Picasso / Christopher Green, p. 92; Picasso in Britain 1920-1939 / James Beechey, Patrick Elliott, Helen Little and Chris Stephens, p. 104; Henry Moore and Picasso / Christopher Green, p. 130; Francis Bacon and Picasso / Chris Stephens, p. 150; Picasso in Britain 1937-1939 / Helen Little, p. 162; Graham Sutherland and Picasso / Chris Stephens, p. 172; Picasso in Britain 1945-1960 / Helen Little, p. 184; David Hockney and Picasso / Chris Stephens, p. 198; The three dancers, p. 212; Notes, p. 214; Chronology, p. 220; List of exhibited works, p. 228; Index, p. 233; Credits, p. 240

Picasso remains the twentieth century’s single most important artistic figure, a towering genius who changed the face of modern art. explores his extensive legacy and influence on British art, how this played a role in the acceptance of modern art in Britain, alongside the fascinating story of Picasso’s lifelong connections to and affection for this country. Picassos including sublime paintings from the most remarkable moments in his career, such as Weeping Woman 1937 and The Three Dancers 1925. seven of Picasso’s most brilliant British admirers, exploring the huge impact he had on their art: Duncan Grant, Wyndham Lewis, Ben Nicholson, Henry Moore, Francis Bacon, Graham Sutherland and David Hockney. rise in Britain as a figure of both controversy and celebrity. From his London visit in 1919, working on the scenery and costumes for Diaghilev’s ballet The Three Cornered Hat; to his post-war reputation and political appearances; leading up to the phenomenally successful 1960 Tate exhibition. unmissable treat and a fascinating insight into how British art became modern.

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