Life Meets Art: Inside the Homes of the World's Most Creative People

Life Meets Art is a stunning compilation of interiors from the homes of famous artists past and present, showcasing their power and legacy. The book features 250 beautiful interiors from the homes of creative people in art, architecture, design, fashion, literature, music, film, and theatre, providing an intimate and insightful perspective on the masters that define artistic history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

An inspiring collection of the extraordinary private spaces of 250 of the world's most creative people, past and present, Life Meets Art presents an unparalleled, global, behind-the-scenes tour through 250 beautiful interiors from the homes of the most creative people in art, architecture, design, fashion, literature, music, film, and theatre. These inspiring, unique spaces show us the spaces where the greatest creatives in history lived their lives, honed their crafts, and, in many cases, produced some of the world's most celebrated masterpieces, providing an intimate and insightful perspective on the masters that define artistic history. Organized alphabetically by artist, each interior features a color photograph and a short descriptive text, including details on whether the house is open to the public or private. This book will inspire everyone fascinated by stylish living, creative interior design, and the myriad possibilities for home décor, as well as those fascinated by the personal and professional lives of their cultural heroes.

Life Meets Art includes homes from creative masters of past centuries such as artists da Vinci, Raphael, and Rubens, composers Handel, Liszt, and Verdi, and writers Dickens, Byron, and Coleridge. The book also showcases the extraordinary interiors of many twentieth-century stars and epoch-defining talents such as architects Frank Lloyd Wright, Eileen Gray, Le Corbusier, and Walter Gropius, artists Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, and Henry Moore, writers Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, and Agatha Christie, and musicians Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and Elvis Presley. Homes from the 20th and 21st centuries are also featured, showcasing the diverse styles and influences that have shaped the world of interior design.

In conclusion, Life Meets Art is a stunning compilation of interiors from the homes of famous artists past and present, offering a glimpse into the creative minds and lives of these extraordinary individuals. Whether you are an art lover, interior design enthusiast, or simply curious about the lives of cultural heroes, this book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the beauty and creativity that can be found in the world of interior design.

Weight: 2228g
Dimension: 273 x 306 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838661311