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Secret Knowledge (New and Expanded Edition) - by David Hockney (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • Join one of the most influential artists of our time as he investigates the painting techniques of the Old Masters.
  • About the Author: David Hockney was born in England in 1937 and studied at the Royal College of Art.
  • 336 Pages
  • Art, Criticism & Theory

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About the Book



Taking a look at the techniques of the Old Masters, hundreds of paintings are reproduced to show how artists would have used the technology available to them in rendering their subjects. 400 color illustrations.



Book Synopsis



Join one of the most influential artists of our time as he investigates the painting techniques of the Old Masters. Hockney's extensive research led him to conclude that artists such as Caravaggio, Velázquez, da Vinci, and other hyperrealists actually used optics and lenses to create their masterpieces.

In this passionate yet pithy book, Hockney takes readers on a journey of discovery as he builds a case that mirrors and lenses were used by the great masters to create their highly detailed and realistic paintings and drawings. Hundreds of the best-known and best-loved paintings are reproduced alongside his straightforward analysis. Hockney also includes his own photographs and drawings to illustrate techniques used to capture such accurate likenesses. Extracts from historical and modern documents and correspondence with experts from around the world further illuminate this thought-provoking book that will forever change how the world looks at art.

Secret Knowledge will open your eyes to how we perceive the world and how we choose to represent it.



Review Quotes




When looking at pictures, one can have no more stimulating and provocative companion than Hockney. ("The Times Literary Supplement", London)



About the Author



David Hockney was born in England in 1937 and studied at the Royal College of Art. He achieved international acclaim by his mid-twenties as part of the pop art movement and has gone on to become one of the best known artists of his generation.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.78 Inches (H) x 9.44 Inches (W) x .99 Inches (D)
Weight: 4.02 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: Criticism & Theory
Publisher: Avery Publishing Group
Format: Paperback
Author: David Hockney
Language: English
Street Date: October 5, 2006
TCIN: 81613157
UPC: 9780142005125
Item Number (DPCI): 247-17-2905
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.99 inches length x 9.44 inches width x 11.78 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 4.02 pounds
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