Peter Doig: Works on Paper - Softcover

Doig, Peter; Searle, Adrian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1885013329 ISBN 13: 9781885013323

Publisher: Michael Werner Gallery, 2003

Synopsis

Works on paper play an important role in Peter Doig's oeuvre, from the artist's adept maneuvering through drawing, etching and watercolor, to the various commercial and personal source materials he uses in the studio. This first publication devoted to Peter Doig's work on paper includes over 40 large, full-color illustrations, plus an insightful essay on Doig's work. Essay by Adrian Searle. Paperback, 9.25 x 12.5 in./50 pgs / 44 color 0 BW0 duotone 0 ~ Item D20296

About this title

About the Author

Richard Shiff is Effie Marie Cain Regents Chair in Art at The University of Texas at Austin.

Review

"Landscape painting, so often pronounced dead, comes back to ghostly life in the haunting and haunted scenes of Peter Doig."-The Independent "As part of Phaidon's Contemporary Artists series, Peter Doig provides a comprehensive look at the artist's oeuvre."-Men's Vogue On the Contemporary Artists Series "The boldest, best executed, and most far-reaching publishing project devoted to contemporary art. These books will revolutionize the way contemporary art is presented and written about."-Artforum "The combination of intelligent analysis, personal insight, useful facts and plentiful pictures is a superb format invaluable for specialists but also interesting for casual readers, it makes these books a must for the library of anyone who cares about contemporary art."-Time Out "A unique series of informative monographs on individual artists."-The Sunday Times "Gives the reader the impression of a personal encounter with the artists. Apart from the writing which is lucid and illuminating, it is undoubtedly the wealth of lavish illustrations which makes looking at these books a satisfying entertainment."-The Art Book

Edition details

• Publisher: Michael Werner Gallery
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1885013329
• ISBN 13: 9781885013323
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 50