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The Cubist Epoch
A vivid evocation of Cubism as a historic and aesthetic force.
Douglas Cooper
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Overview
- Illustrated with over 300 photographs, this book presents a vivid personal evocation of Cubism as a historic and aesthetic force
- First published to accompany a now legendary exhibition in 1970–1, it is based on first-hand documentary sources
- Douglas Cooper was a personal friend of the main protagonists, including Picasso, Braque and Léger
- The book now has permanent value as a documentary sourcebook
Specifications
- Paperback
- English
- 246 x 173 mm, 9 5/8 x 6 7/8 in
- 320 pp
- 170 colour illustrations, 204 black and white illustrations
- ISBN-13: 9780714832425
- ISBN-10: 0714832421
About the book
Cubism was one of the most important and influential movements in twentieth-century art. In the eight years between 1906 and 1914, Cubism - Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque in particular - was to change the technique and form of painting, radically and for ever. Originating in Paris, the movement became a truly international force, and one with a profound impact on human visual experience.
This book, illustrated with over 300 photographs, presents a vivid personal evocation of Cubism as a historic and aesthetic force.
In The Press
'This book has achieved classic status during the last quarter century.' (Chicago Tribune)
About the author(s)
Douglas Cooper (1911-84) was one of the foremost critics and collectors of his generation. His insights into the works of Picasso, Braque and their contemporaries in the international avant-garde are informed by his close friendships with them.
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