Tracks: Walking the Ancient Landscapes of Britain - Hardcover
In over 140 superbly reproduced artworks, the distinguished artist Philip Hughes records eleven iconic walks across the length and breadth of Britain, from Allt Coire Pheiginn in Scotland to Zennor Head in Cornwall. Inspired and informed by maps, aerial photographs and the latest electronic survey techniques, Hughess clean, spacious artworks, with their arresting blocks of colour, make contemporary some of the most ancient and formidable landmarks of the British Isles. This is a beautiful, reflective book that will resonate with artists, walkers and anyone who shares a deep love of art and landscape. Eleven sections, organized geographically by location, come complete with short introductions by the artist, noting key routes and impressions, and illustrated by Ordnance Survey map openers. Each section features important local heritage sites, whether Neolithic settlements such as Maes Howe in Orkney, standing stones such as Stonehenge in Wiltshire, mountains of special geological interest such as the Three Peaks in Yorkshire, or locations of particular mystery and beauty such as Silbury Hill, the oldest and tallest artificial mound in Europe. Written notes, archaeological scans and contour maps are often incorporated into Hughess aquacryl, acrylic, gouache and tempera artworks; notebook spreads, containing exquisite drawings and paintings made on the spot, are also on display here. Pull quotes throughout consist of evocative extracts from the artists diaries and notes, shedding light on the mood and atmosphere of the awe-inspiring landscapes in view.
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Anyone interested in landscape art would potentially find this book of interest ... As one would expect from T&H, the book is well produced ... This is a collection that this reviewer will be happy to keep on the shelves. --Northern Earth
A landmark book ... a potent combination of paintings, drawings, short texts and maps. --Sussex Life
Stunning examples of sketchbook and notebook studies. --The Artist
Beautifully reproduced artworks ... make contemporary some of the most ancient and formidable landmarks of the British Isles ... stunning paintings. --Wildlife
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A landmark book ... a potent combination of paintings, drawings, short texts and maps. --Sussex Life
Stunning examples of sketchbook and notebook studies. --The Artist
Beautifully reproduced artworks ... make contemporary some of the most ancient and formidable landmarks of the British Isles ... stunning paintings. --Wildlife
Philip Hughes has had over forty one-man exhibitions including many with public galleries in the UK, France, Mexico and Australia. His work is held internationally in numerous public and private collections.
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- PublisherThames and Hudson Ltd
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 0500516200
- ISBN 13 9780500516201
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages192
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Book Description HARDCOVER. 1st Edition. Large heavy 4to. in rust red boards, black lettering to spine, 192pp on stiff art paper, colour plates, index etc. This copy signed by Philip Hughes in pencil on the blank verso of the front fly-leaf (no other marks or inscriptions) CONDITION: A well preserved AS NEW unmarked copy in a slightly sunned but otherwise FINE complete Dust Jacket (looks new in its removable transparent protector) ] __NOTE Due to size, weight or for insurance purposes delivery to some destinations outside the UK may cost more than the shipping price shown above. Orders made by card will be completed only after you have approved any such extra cost._ __To see more of our Art Monographs etc type DbbARTIST in the Keywords search box._We Ship in PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS. Seller Inventory # TH222846
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