Hockney's Pictures

by Gregory Evans

A classic, charting fifty years of the creative evolution of one of the most popular andbinfluential artists of modern times A stunning, lively volume charting almost fifty years of an extraordinary artist’s creativity across a range of media, Hockney’s Pictures is the definitive retrospective of one of the most popular artists of the twentieth century. The pieces are selected and organized thematically by David Hockney himself, tracking his lifelong experiments in ways of looking and depicting. Including more than 300 illustrations, accompanied by quotes from the artist that illuminate the passionate thinking behind the work, Hockney’s Pictures shows the evolution and diversity of Hockney’s paintings, drawings, watercolors, prints, and photography, confirming and reinforcing his position as one of the world’s most popular living artists. 325 illustrations, 277 in color

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Biography, Art History, Visual Art, Photography

368 pages, Paperback

First published November 17, 2004

Reviews

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful. Although I had seen several paintings here and there I'd never spent much time looking at them in any detail. This book has 325 images (up to the year 2004), and minimal but adequate text from the artist.

[rebeca ravara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I LITERALLY HAVE A NEW OBSESSION I LOVE THIS MAN SO MUCH HOLY HECK
FAVORITES INCLUDE:
- garrowby hill (1998)
- shoes, kyoto, feb. 1983 (1983)
- kyoto (1971)
- Mulholland drive, june 1986 (1986)
- contre-jour in the french style (1974)
- kasmin (1998)
- boodgie (1993) AND stanley (1993)
- the room, manchester street (detail) (1967)
- two boys, aged 23 or 24 (1966-7)

so so beautiful :,)

[Vanya Prodanova · Rating 3 out of 5]

С това чудо сигурно мога да убия човек - толкова тежи.

Като за първи път заглавие на книга отговаря на съдържанието. Цялата книга, която е доста голяма като размери и страници, е пълна с фотографии, скици, рисунки и картини на автора. Текстът се състои от цитати чат-пат из книгата плюс по една страница въведение за всяка секция от книгата - общо шест май бяха.

Като цяло творчеството на Hockney не ми е точно на сърце, особено по-абстрактно абсурдните му неща, но има нещо много привлекателно и заинтригуващо в стила му. Прекарах доста време, взирайки се в отделни елементи от изображенията, възхищавайки се как е постигнал един или друг ефект.

Е, щях да се радвам на малко повече текст. Примерно, малко биография нямаше никак да не вреди. Очаквах да има нещо такова, но явно издателството и авторът са смятали, че не е нужно... Явно според тях Hockney няма нужда от представяне, ама аз все така си нямам и на идея как е станал толкова известен, при все че очевидно повечето хора не са фен на стила му. Та, биографична част щеше да бъде дълбоко оценена.

[Maarten Buser · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mooi, dik boek, maar wat mij betreft had er veel meer tekst in gestaan; een aantal essays, een interview, zulke dingen. De opgenomen korte citaten uit - naar ik aanneem - interviews werken wel heel goed.

[Cher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous reproductions and interesting noted directly from the artist- inspiring!

[Moushumi Ghosh · Rating 5 out of 5]

An intriguing look at the paintings and philosophy of David Hockney. An amazing read. Read if you like art and the philosophy of art.

[Kara · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book that acts both as biography and a collection of Hockney's work. Far from being just the "pool paintings" guy, this shows how he has experimented and pushed the envelope in every area of paintings and pictures, uses almost every surface and type of equipment possible, always on the cutting edge, and always looking for new ways to show the world that he so clearly loves.

[Olivia Burris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always loved David Hockney. Especially when he paints water or swimming pools. It would be so cool to own a Hockney, like that will ever happen though lol. It was fun learning more about his style and how his mind works. He’s also a gay icon ✨

[Digi M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a gem. Found it for 810 yen, and spent the next two days looking over each painting and often it’s accompanying description by Hockney.

By reading these descriptions, I was able to really appreciate what looked like more simple pieces.

It’s a great book. What a master.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ik wil dit boek voor eeuwig houden maar op een gegeven moment moet het terug naar de bieb. Sad.

[maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book with beautiful art. I love looking at this for painting inspiration. It’s perfect for experimenting different mediums.

[Koulma · Rating 5 out of 5]

A regarder et reregarder

[Phil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thematically arranged survey of Hockney works, to about 2003, interspersed with brief remarks by the artist commenting on the thought and technique behind different pieces and approaches. Very simple & well- produced. Probably requires a certain prior knowledge of the chronology of DH's output, but is in many ways preferable to a more detailed textual exegesis when the pictures themselves are so eloquent.

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Hockney book ever.