Howard Hodgkin

by Nicholas Serota (Editor), James Meyer (Contributor)

Howard Hodgkin (b. 1932) is one of the foremost painters of his generation. Painted on wood in thick swaths of color, his works can often appear purely abstract. But in fact they are attempts to recapture the sensation of specific moments from memory and transform them into pictures that get to the heart of being itself. This lavishly illustrated volume is the most thorough survey of Hodgkin’s career to date, giving new insights into the artist’s motivations and technique.

Genres: Art

224 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2006

Reviews

[Jim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I look at a lot of artist's monographs, but occasionally I read the essays and enjoy them. This book has 2 or 3 great essays including one with close-ups of his paintings and descriptions of his painting process. It's a great book for painters especially.