The World According to David Hockney

David Hockney's insights into art, life, nature, creativity, and more are collected in this anthology, offering a delightful and engaging overview of the artist's spirit, personality, and opinions. From everyday observations to artistic insights, Hockney has a knack for capturing profound truths in pithy statements.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 27 June 2024
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

A collection of legendary British artist David Hockney's insights into art, life, nature, creativity, and much more is presented in this anthology of quotations. Following the successful format of "The World According to" series, this anthology covers a wide range of topics, including drawing, photography, nature, creativity, the internet, and more. Hockney's unique perspective and personality shine through in his pithy statements, offering profound truths in a concise manner. Born in Bradford, England, in 1937, Hockney attended art school in London before moving to Los Angeles in the 1960s. There, he painted his famous swimming pool paintings and has since embraced a range of media, including photocollage, video, and digital technologies. In a 2011 poll of more than 1,000 British artists, Hockney was voted the most influential British artist of all time. Presented as a beautifully designed and attractive package, illustrated with works of art from throughout Hockney's career, this is the perfect gift for art lovers everywhere.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 178 x 128 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780500027042