Andy Warhol: Portraits

by Carter Ratcliff, Robert Rosenblum, Tony Shafrazi (Editor)

To the general public, Andy Warhol is known as a painter of famous faces, from Liz and Marilyn and Jackie and Marlon to his own ever-changing self-portrait. Less known are the portraits he made throughout his career of socialites, art dealers, collectors, politicians, and a variety of contemporary cult figures, mostly commissioned work that helped finance Warhol's many other artistic activities. This book is the first to provide a comprehensive overview of Warhol's many portraits, including well-known icons as well as many works largely unknown even by avid Warhol followers. Included are more than 300 portraits made by Warhol from the early 1960s until his death in 1987, assembled as a face-book of the amazing cast of characters that populated Warhol's fascinating, star-studded, and, at times, sordid world. As Warhol said, "I think everybody is my friend." Included in this book is an introduction by gallerist Tony Shafrazi, who has a long history with the work of Andy Warhol, and essays by Warhol experts, established art historians, and critics Carter Ratcliff and Robert Rosenblum, who lend insight into one of the least fully known but nevertheless prolific aspects of Warhol's endlessly fascinating career.

Genres: Art, Photography, Nonfiction

312 pages, Paperback

First published March 19, 2007

Reviews

[Steven Godin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A superb book that will more than satisfy anyone interested in the work of Warhol.
He is certainly one of my fave artists.

[Forgotten Hams · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a masterpiece, one of the most successful illustrators and graphic designers.

[Igor Verhoeven · Rating 5 out of 5]

Titel : Andy Warhol Portraits
Author : Tony Shafrazi.Robert Rosenblum
Uitgever : Phaidon
ISBN 10 : 0714849669
ISBN 13 : 9780714849669
Taal : Engels
Gewicht : 1
Afmetingen : 32x298x248 mm

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[Elaine D · Rating 3 out of 5]

Andy Warhol fascinates me. I think that some of his work is so raw and is very controversial but I think a lot can be learned from his photographic style. It's also nice to point out to people that he was more than just screen printing!

[Jono · Rating 4 out of 5]

awesome 70s & 80s-ness!

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am fascinated by Mr. Warhol's techniques and this book gives a nice glimpse into them.

[Gregory Broderick · Rating 4 out of 5]

A well put together look at his work from a man who dominated the gallery scene and launched many of the artists Americans know today