David Hockney. A Chronology. 40th Ed.
a portrait of an artistA Comprehensive Chronicle of David Hockney's Life and Works
David Hockney, whose modifiers include pop artists, painters of modern life, landscape painters, masters of color, and explorers of image and perception, has always been known for 60 years as an artist who explores the world and its expressive possibilities in new ways.He has consistently created unforgettable images at London's Swinging Sixties, a series of famous swimming pools depicting California lifestyles in the 1970s, closely watched figures and large brightly colored landscapes since returning to his hometown of Yorkshire.In addition to drawing directly to paper what you see, you can see works that show Hockney's constant passion for experimentation, including multi-polaroid collages that open space to countless detailed views, and iPad drawings that capture light using the most modern medium.
The artist: David Hockney
David Hockney (Born 9 July 1937) is an English painter, draughtsman, engraver, stage designer and photographer.First appearing in the early 1960s when British pop was in its heyday, he moved to Los Angeles in 1964 and became famous for his series of pool paintings.He has always developed his art, using technologies such as polaroids, copiers, fax machines, digital videos, iPhones and iPads as tools for painting, along with the classic genres of portraits and landscapes.After the first large survey exhibition, which toured Europe at the Whitechapel Gallery in London in 1970, he is one of the most widely known and popular artists of our time.
The editor: Hans Werner Holzwarth
Hans Werner Holtzbart is a book designer and editor who specializes in modern art and photography.His TASCHEN publications include collectors editions by Jeff Koons, Christopher Wool, Albert Ollen, and i wayway, as well as books such as David Hockney Smaller Beager Book, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, size XXL.
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