Portraits

John Berger on Artists

By: John Berger

Write A Review

Paperback | 5 January 2022

At a Glance

Paperback
544 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
4.2 x 12.9 x 19.7

Paperback

RRP $22.99

$22.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $5.69 with

Ships in 5 to 7 business days

"A rich and lovely exploration of art history" from one of the world's most renowned art critics and author of Ways of Seeing (Slate)

A diverse cast of artists comes to life in this jargon-free study Zadie Smith hails as "among the greatest books on art I've ever read."

One of the world's most celebrated art writers takes us through centuries of drawing and painting, revealing his lifelong fascination with a diverse cast of artists. Berger grounds the artists in their historical milieu in revolutionary ways, whether enlarging on the prehistoric paintings of the Chauvet caves or Cy Twombly's linguistic and pictorial play.

In penetrating and singular prose, Berger presents entirely new ways of thinking about artists both canonized and obscure, from Rembrandt to Henry Moore, Jackson Pollock to Picasso. Throughout, Berger maintains the essential connection between politics, art and the wider study of culture. The result is an illuminating walk through many centuries of visual culture featuring 100 black and white images, from one of the contemporary world's most incisive critical voices.

"A wonderful artist and thinker." --Susan Sontag

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.