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Masterpieces of Fantasy Art. 40th Ed.
Masterpieces of Fantasy Art. 40th Ed.
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With the release of Weird Tales magazine in 1923, fantasy art gained popularity, and it was revived in the 1960s with The Lord of the Rings, Conan the Barbarian paperbacks, and fantasy psychedelia. In the 1970s, Dungeons & Dragons, Métal Hurlant, and the first Star Wars film propelled it to prominence. A new generation discovered the genre in the 1990s through fantasy trading card games, resulting in a massive interest in the art form today. Original paintings, sketches, sculptures, calendars, magazines, and paperback books are featured in this book, along with insightful bios that go beyond Wikipedia to provide a more accurate and eye-opening look into the lives of each artist.
Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 19 May 2023
Publisher: Taschen GmbH
Fantasy art, a vibrant fusion of myth, muscle, and alluring maidens, soared to prominence in 1923 with the launch of the iconic Weird Tales magazine. However, it experienced a renewed surge of energy in the 1960s, thanks to the captivating world of The Lord of the Rings, the thrilling adventures of Conan the Barbarian, and the psychedelic emergence of fantasy psychedelia. The 1970s marked a pivotal era for fantasy art, with the advent of the beloved role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, the groundbreaking French magazine Métal Hurlant, and the groundbreaking Star Wars film. This decade witnessed a peak in the number of active artists, creating a rich tapestry of imaginative works.
In recent years, the market for Frank Frazetta's oil paintings has reached extraordinary heights, with some pieces fetching over $5 million at auctions. Fans eagerly line up at Comic-Cons to meet renowned fantasy artists such as Boris Vallejo, Rodney Matthews, Greg Hildebrandt, Michael Whelan, and Philippe Druillet, paying homage to the icons who have left an indelible mark on the genre. This book presents a captivating journey into the world of fantasy art, offering an immersive experience through a diverse range of original paintings, preparatory sketches, sculptures, calendars, magazines, and paperback books. Insightful biographies delve beyond the confines of Wikipedia, providing a more accurate and enlightening perspective on the lives of each artist. This collection stands as a testament to the beauty and intricacy of fantasy art, destined to remain the most exquisite and comprehensive guide to this beloved subject for years to come.
Weight: 1150g
Dimension: 165 x 226 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836593625
Edition number: Multilingual ed
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