Macchia (Chihuly Mini Book Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1576841839 ISBN 13: 9781576841839

Publisher: Portland Press, 2010

Synopsis

This is a superbly illustrated new series looking at the unique works of renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly Dale Chihuly is arguably the best known glass artist in the world. For more than forty years he has been creating remarkable works of art that explore colour, form, and nature. He has often taken his inspiration from the natural world - as shown to sunning effect in his outdoor exhibition at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew. Each title in this gloriously illustrated new small format series takes readers on a visually stunning tour of a chosen set of Chihuly's work with short essays that explore what makes each of his genres unique. A free DVD provides fascinating insight and a chance to witness the astonishing creativity of the artist and his workshop.

About this title

About the Author

Dale Chihuly is a native of Tacoma, Washington and currently resides with his wife and son in Seattle, Washington. For three decades, the artist has exhibited extensively in museums, and his site-specific, public sculptures can be seen in cities the world over. Davira Taragin is formerly the Director of Exhibitions, Racine Art Museum; Curator, The Detroit Institute of the Arts, Toledo Museum of Art.

Edition details

• Publisher: Portland Press
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1576841839
• ISBN 13: 9781576841839
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 112
• Editor: Portland Press