Spring

David Trigg

ISBN 10: 1849766967 / ISBN 13: 9781849766968

Published by Tate Publishing, GB, 2020

About this Item

A fascinating and uplifting celebration of the joys of spring through several centuries of art. This inspiring book presents some of the most beautiful, transformative, and amusing expressions of spring pulled from the renowned collections of Tate. Divided into key themes - 'Blossom and Blooms', 'Into the Landscape', 'In the Garden', 'Agriculture', 'Rebirth' and 'Uprising' - this book considers how the traditional season of growth and rebirth has influenced artists over centuries. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, illustrations, and installations are accompanied by brief captions adding background detail or additional information about the art, the artists, and their subjects. Spanning several centuries, and featuring a variety of artists from Barbara Hepworth and Patrick Heron to Damien Hirst and Natalia Goncharova, this elegant gift book celebrates the joys of the spring season through art.

Seller Inventory # LU-9781849766968

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Spring
• Publisher: Tate Publishing, GB
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849766967
• ISBN 13: 9781849766968
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

A fascinating journey through the visual portrayal of spring in Western art

This lovely gift book presents some of the most beautiful, transformative, and amusing expressions of spring pulled from the renowned collections of Tate, London. Divided into key themes—“Blossom and Blooms,” “Into the Landscape,” “In the Garden,” “Agriculture,” “Rebirth,” and “Uprising”—this book considers how the traditional season of growth and rebirth has influenced artists over centuries. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, illustrations, and installations are accompanied by brief captions adding background detail or additional information about the art, the artists, and their subjects.

About the Author

David Trigg is a critic and art writer based in Bristol, England. He is a regular contributor to publications including Art Monthly, ArtReview, Frieze, and Art Papers. He is author of Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers.