
Tate Introductions: Giacometti
Lena Fritsch(Author)
Tate Publishing
Published on 9. May 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-1-84976-483-4 (ISBN)
Description
Alberto Giacometti (1901-66) is one of the most significant sculptors of the twentieth century, internationally acclaimed for his unique style and innovative vision. His distinctive elongated figures are inescapably associated with the post-war climate of existentialist despair and almost more recognisable than the artist's name.Part of the Tate Introductions series, this richly illustrated and accessible book provides an engaging and concise account of Giacometti's work and life. It explores the story of the artist's evolution, from his first sketchbooks and professional works of art through his extraordinary surrealist compositions, to the emergence of his mature style.Part of the Tate Introduction series, this book offers a concise and engaging account of Giacometti's life, his art, and the ongoing debates concerning his significance.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
60 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 206 mm
Width: 164 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
234 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84976-483-4 (9781849764834)
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Lena Fritsch is an art historian, currently working at Tate Modern as Assistant Curator, International art. She is co-curator of the exhibition Alberto Giacometti at Tate Modern and co-editor of the accompanying catalogue Alberto Giacometti (2017).