Circus
Paintings and Drawings
Published on 16. September 2013
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-9881745-1-1 (ISBN)
Description
Contains more than 180 works that celebrate a rich history of entertainment in an assemblage of images never before published as a complete collection.
Fernando Botero's distinctive exaggerated forms perfectly complement the exaggerated atmosphere of the circus. The esteemed artist uses bright colours and unexpected movement to artfully manifest the poetry of the circus, inviting the viewer to participate in a circus with Botero as the artful ringmaster. In the tradition of great painters also inspired by circus fantasy - Renoir, Picasso, Chagall, and Calder, among others - Botero explores light, colour, style, and space with a poignancy that highlights through the extravagant disproportion of his figures the exceptional beauty of the human body. Circus, a collection of more than 130 paintings and 50 works on paper, celebrates this rich history of entertainment and astonishment in this assemblage of images never before published as a complete collection.
Fernando Botero's distinctive exaggerated forms perfectly complement the exaggerated atmosphere of the circus. The esteemed artist uses bright colours and unexpected movement to artfully manifest the poetry of the circus, inviting the viewer to participate in a circus with Botero as the artful ringmaster. In the tradition of great painters also inspired by circus fantasy - Renoir, Picasso, Chagall, and Calder, among others - Botero explores light, colour, style, and space with a poignancy that highlights through the extravagant disproportion of his figures the exceptional beauty of the human body. Circus, a collection of more than 130 paintings and 50 works on paper, celebrates this rich history of entertainment and astonishment in this assemblage of images never before published as a complete collection.
Reviews / Votes
The Colombian artist, Fernando Botero's works of art have always fascinated me. Born in 1923, he is truly one of the most famous living artists of our time. His works are instantly recognizable and I am thrilled to present this book, Circus: Paintings and Works on Paper, a complete collection published for the first time. It is filled with whimsical images in vivid saturated color...He celebrates the human body through voluminous size and enchanting movement, and at times they seem to be light as a feather. -- Karena Albert March 4, 2015More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Interest Age: From 2 to 5 years
Product notice
Laminated cover
Illustrations
180 colour
Dimensions
Height: 312 mm
Width: 235 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
1827 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-9881745-1-1 (9780988174511)
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Persons
Fernando Botero (b. 1932) is the most prominent living painter of our time, his voluminous figures instantly distinguishable. The Colombian artist studied at the Academia de San Fernando in Madrid before travelling to Paris and Florence to expand upon his understanding of fine art. In 1958, he gained widespread exposure after winning first prize at the Salon de Artistas Colombianos. In the last three decades, he has achieved international recognition for his many paintings, drawings, and sculptures, with more than 50 exhibitions around the world. Botero continues to be an active member of the art community, working primarily in Paris, Monaco, and Pietrasanta, Italy, near the quarry where his sculptures are constructed.
Curtis Bill Pepper (b. 1917) is an American author and journalist. He has served as Newsweek's Mediterranean bureau chief in Rome, covered the Vatican for the United Press International, worked for The New York Times, and reported briefly for CBS. Pepper is the author of seven books, the latest of which, Leonardo, is a biographical novel of Leonardo da Vinci. Pepper divides his time between homes in Umbria, Italy and New York City with his wife, the sculptor, Beverly Pepper.
Curtis Bill Pepper (b. 1917) is an American author and journalist. He has served as Newsweek's Mediterranean bureau chief in Rome, covered the Vatican for the United Press International, worked for The New York Times, and reported briefly for CBS. Pepper is the author of seven books, the latest of which, Leonardo, is a biographical novel of Leonardo da Vinci. Pepper divides his time between homes in Umbria, Italy and New York City with his wife, the sculptor, Beverly Pepper.