Photorealism: 50 Years of Hyperrealistic Painting
Product ID: 29420041
At work from the late 1960s on, and thus extending the concerns of Pop art, Photorealist artists devoted themselves to the veneer of everyday life: glossy shop windows, limousines with shiny chrome, garishly colored plastic kitsch and urban scenes have been the favorite subjects of this school for 50 years. Photorealists might also explore the subtle gradations of light in reflections; various shades and forms in shadow; as well as the multiple gradations of pigment within one apparently homogenous block of color. They often employ technical aids to create painted illusions: they photograph their source materials, transfer them with the aid of slide projectors or scans and then portray the final image precisely with the brush or spray gun on canvas. This publication presents works by leading figures in this movement, starting with first-generation Photorealists such as Richard Estes, Chuck Close and Don Eddy and moving through three generations of artists to the hyper-realistic visual experiences of contemporary digital artists such as Yigal Ozeri, Raphaella Spence and Robert Neffson. In a world awash with a dazzling infinity of instantly produced realistic images, from TV to Polaroids and (more recently) digital camera, these paintings can be spellbinding in their finely-honed precision, while exuding exceptional virtuosity. Review: 🌹 - 🌹 Review: Great book - I think there was a little mix-up in the cargo. There was a little problem at customs. Other than that, the book reached me, albeit late. It is a very good and high-quality book.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 21 Reviews |
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A**I
Great book
I think there was a little mix-up in the cargo. There was a little problem at customs. Other than that, the book reached me, albeit late. It is a very good and high-quality book.
M**U
It is a piece of art
I found this book to be excellent, regarding the photos and the information on it.
W**N
I purchased this book as a gift and because it ...
I purchased this book as a gift and because it came tightly sealed in a plastic wrap it came just as I wanted it to be.
A**R
Five Stars
Beautiful!
N**N
Five Stars
great condition,great book
T**D
There are way better books on the subject at this price level
Pretty standard review of most important photorealist painters with examples of works. My main complaint here is the quality of illustrations — the smaller ones look pretty sharp, but the so called full-page 'close-up fragments' are just blurry copies of smaller pictures, blown up to double size with no change in resolution. You would probably imagine that a 'close up' is a closer look, allowing you to see the brushwork and surface of the painting better — please beware, this is not the case here. A lot of artist profiles feature only 1-2 works, while the next page will just have 5 lines of huge type and is blank otherwise.
D**M
Five Stars
This book inspires me/
S**I
Un ottimo volume
Ritengo il contenuto del volume esauriente circa l'evoluzione della corrente pittorica iperrealista, dalla sua nascita ai giorni nostri, attraverso buone immagini, dei lavori dei principali protagonisti a livello mondiale.
L**E
Brilliant!
I love photorealistic art but couldn't get along to exhibit at gallery in Birmingham so this book which I believe is from said exhibit is a must for any one into this style of work
C**S
For Me
Bought for me as a result of an article in the Daily Telegraph. The book is a comprehensive collection of plates and very good.
T**D
There are way better books on the subject at this price level
Pretty standard review of most important photorealist painters with examples of works. My main complaint here is the quality of illustrations — the smaller ones look pretty sharp, but the so called full-page 'close-up fragments' are just blurry copies of smaller pictures, blown up to double size with no change in resolution. You would probably imagine that a 'close up' is a closer look, allowing you to see the brushwork and surface of the painting better — please beware, this is not the case here. A lot of artist profiles feature only 1-2 works, while the next page will just have 5 lines of huge type and is blank otherwise.
A**1
I was very disappointed with this very expensive book on photorealism
I was very disappointed with this very expensive book on photorealism. Some photographs were tiny, so you couldn't appreciate the realism of the art works being put into print. Not the best book.
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