Gonzalez, Picasso & Friends (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789492677136)

- Prestigious monograph on sculptor Julio Gonz lez and his important friendship with Pablo Picasso Spanish artist Julio Gonz lez (1876-1942) ranks alongside Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957) and Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) as one of the most important sculptors of the twentieth century. Featuring insightful essays and lavish illustrations of more than 100 works of art, as well as intimate photographs and documents, this book charts Gonz lez's personal evolution from traditional metalworker in his father's workshop in Barcelona to avant-garde sculptor in Paris.The publication focuses on the unique collaboration and friendship between Gonz lez and Picasso, which played a decisive role in the development of Gonz lez's unique and innovative style. For Picasso, it opened doors to different forms of expression in sculpture. The book also explores Gonz lez's friendships with other artists, including Brancusi, Pablo Gargallo and Hans Hartung. Essays by Carmen Fern ndez Aparicio (Reina Sof a, Madrid), Picasso specialist Marilyn McCully, professor of Art History Valeriano Bozal and curator Laura Stamps (Gemeentemuseum Den Haag).

Author: Laura Stamps
ISBN-10: 949267713X
ISBN-13: 9789492677136
Publisher: Cannibal Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/30/2018
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.01lbs
Size: 11.70h x 9.60w x 1.10d