Alberto Giacometti

by Catherine Grenier

Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966) is one of the few artists of the last century whose work is almost more recognizable than his name. His distinctive elongated figures are well known, and appear in major museum collections worldwide. However, the story of Giacometti’s evolution, from his first professional works of art through his surrealist compositions to the emergence of his mature style, has rarely been explored fully and in depth. This comprehensive overview of his career focuses on the art, the people, and the events that influenced him, and on the original and experimental way in which he approached and developed his work. An illustrated glossary of texts on his life and art is accompanied by a plate section of strikingly beautiful illustrations of his sculptures, paintings, and drawings as well as sketchbooks, decorative works, photographs, and studio ephemera, much of which have never been published before. This accessible survey is the definitive resource for fans of the artist.
 

Genres: Art

336 pages, Hardcover

Published May 3, 2018

Reviews

[Susu · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the exhibition at Tate Modern - drawings, portraits, statues - including early works - so much more than just the elongated figurines - a great way to remember the exhibition experience

[Michael Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent biography and thanks to the illustrations better than the Lord.

[Tataka · Rating 4 out of 5]

An insightful biography of the great sculptor Giacometti. The author recounts the exceptional story of Alberto Giacometti, his life, career, and work. Personally I learned a lot from his surrealist period when he joined the movement, the book is quite thorough with many interesting info.

4* because I felt it missed details and a general description was not enough sometimes