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.
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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.
Imprint | Penguin USA |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | October 2006 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | October 2006 |
Authors | David Hockney |
Dimensions | 304 x 239 x 28mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 336 |
Edition | Expanded ed. |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-200512-5 |
Barcode | 9780142005125 |
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LSN | 0-14-200512-6 |