Taschen "Jean-Michel Basquiat. 40th Ed." (9783836580922)

Taschen "Jean-Michel Basquiat. 40th Ed." - product description "Jean-Michel Basquiat" is an anniversary, compact edition of the bestselling monograph from Taschen , offering unprecedented insight into the work of this legend of the New York art scene of the 1980s. The book documents the artist's meteoric rise: from guerrilla graffiti on walls under the SAMO label to international painting stardom. Its 512 pages feature impeccable reproductions of key paintings, drawings, and sketches from Basquiat's notebooks. The artist's expressive style, combining stark figures with fragments of text, drew inspiration from jazz, sports, and the politics of street life. The publication is enriched with essays by Hans Werner Holzwarth and art historian Eleanor Nairne, and richly illustrated chapters take us year by year through the short but prolific life of a creator who forever changed the face of contemporary art. Explore "royalty, heroism, and the streets" through the eyes of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Also check out our other art albums and monographs. Editor - Hans Werner Holzwarth Lyricist - Eleanor Nairne Publisher - Taschen Hardcover , 512 pages Language - English A compact version of the famous XXL monograph released for the 40th anniversary of Taschen Immaculate reproductions of Basquiat's most important paintings, drawings, and sketches A detailed analysis of the themes of royalty, heroism, and street life in his works Chronological arrangement of chapters presenting life and artistic development year by year Substantive essays by curator Eleanor Nairne and editor Hans Werner Holzwarth Quotes from the artist's statements and archival reviews from the era Durable and handy anniversary format: 15.6 x 21.7 cm Weight: 1.31 kg – a powerful dose of knowledge and inspiration in an accessible form