Richard Long - Walking the Line - Softcover

Richard Long

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500284091 ISBN 13: 9780500284094

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

Paperback. Pub Date: Jun Pages: 326 in Publisher: Thames & Hudson This book by and about the sculptor and pioneer land artist Richard Long explores his work from the 1990s to the present day. Long's ability to make works of physical and intellectual beauty in both outdoor and indoor spaces is unrivaled. the journey covered her takes the reader around the world: to the Sahara Desert and down the Rio Grande. from coast to coast in Ireland and Spain. to Tierra del Fuego and Mongolia. and to the forests of Honshu in Japan. Some of the artist's sculptures were made during his walks through the world's landscapes. while other ing the material of nature stones. boulders. driftwood. clay. and mud into museums. galleries. houses. and gardens. These works feed the senses. whereas the texts and photographs recording the artist's walks feed the imagination. Majestic museum pieces made f...

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Review:

"The finest monograph on any artist published this year."

Synopsis:

Newly available in paperback, "Richard Long - Walking the Line" centres mainly on the artist's work from the last dozen years. Majestic museum sculptures made from tons of rock are juxtaposed with dramatic mud paintings and photographs recording ephemeral changes to the natural landscape. Many of the photographs were taken by the artist himself, and he has also included his own notes and writings.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0500284091
• ISBN 13: 9780500284094
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328