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[Sue Roe] ☆ In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of Modernist Art ✓ Read Online eBook or Kindle ePUB. In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of Modernist Art A lively and deeply researched group biography of the vibrant figures who invented modernist art in bohemian Paris at the dawn of the twentieth century When the young Pablo Picasso first arrived in Paris in 1900, the most progressive young artists all lived and worked in the seedy hillside quarter of Montmartre, in the shade of the old windmills. She describes the origins of such movements as Fauvism, Cubism, and Futurism, and reconstructs the stories behind immortal painting
| Title | : | In Montmartre: Picasso, Matisse and the Birth of Modernist Art |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.38 (790 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0143108123 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-02-23 |
| Language | : | English |
THoroughly enjoyed Amazon Customer Very readable. I had to keep a tablet handy so I could see the paintings and styles she was referring to, which is why I took a star away. Was surprised to see Picasso's Women of Avignon at the MOMA in New York this June, just as I got to that part of the book and later the African exhibits at the Met.. Five Stars Erin Castaldi Fantastic book, Great condition! A+++. Donna l. Johnson said âÂÂï¸Â.
Sue Roe is the author of several books, including a New York Times bestselling collective biography of the Impressionists and a widely praised work on the artist Gwen John. She lives in Brighton, England.
A lively and deeply researched group biography of the vibrant figures who invented modernist art in bohemian Paris at the dawn of the twentieth century When the young Pablo Picasso first arrived in Paris in 1900, the most progressive young artists all lived and worked in the seedy hillside quarter of Montmartre, in the shade of the old windmills. She describes the origins of such movements as Fauvism, Cubism, and Futurism, and reconstructs the stories behind immortal paintings by Picasso and Matisse. And she offers up plenty of juicy tidbits about the artists’ love affairs, infidelities, opium parties, and eccentric habits. Blending exceptional scholarship with graceful prose, Sue Roe paints a remarkable group portrait of the men and women who profoundly changed the arts of painting, sculpture, dance, music, literature, and fashion. Praise for In Montmartre: “A lively and concise account Roe is very good at synthesizing and distilling complicated art movements and ideas without getting bogged down in technical details or jargon. In Montmartre is a thrilling account of an extraordinary group of artists on the cusp of fame and immortality that brings vi
And she offers up plenty of juicy tidbits about the artists' love affairs, infidelities, opium parties and eccentric habits…Roe's book is a great introduction to one of the most pivotal periods in 20th century art. Roe is particularly good at communicating the extraordinary devotion of Matisse and Picasso to their work." The Guardian: "What an eye for art Roe has we're still gripped by the story of the dialogue between Picasso and Matisse and by this book's own brilliant dance." Daily Telegraph: "As an elegant synthesis of complex material, it excels : Roe is a skilled and graceful writer, capable of an accessible, nimble narrative . Even those familiar with the era will likely find that it broadens their understanding of key players and events.”Minneapolis Star Tribune: “Bold, bright and entertaining… Full of life and color…Roe is pa
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