Description |
176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm |
Contents |
Couples and fraternities -- Radicals and progressives -- City and country -- Heaven and hell -- Private and occult -- Then and now -- Gilbert and George: a chronology |
Summary |
"Gilbert & George are artists of our time. Theirs is an art for everyone, a democratic art in their own words, an 'art for all'. In their sculptures, photographic works, drawings and performance pieces, Gilbert & George address fundamental human issues and concerns: sex, death, religion, corruption, violence, fear, racial tension and alcoholism. Humorous and subversive, amusing and shocking, they are in the tradition of England's finest socially engaged artists. In this handy guide, Robert Rosenblum, eminent art historian, critic and close friend of the artists, looks back at their entire career since they met at St Martin7F 19s School of Art in London in 1967 and first started working together. Some of their most important works, from the Singing Sculptures of the late 1960s to their very latest large, colourful, multipanel pictures, are here to illustrate Rosenblum7F 19s lively and perceptive text, while quotes from the artists provide a fascinating insight into their lives, works and personalities. 'Introducing Gilbert & George' is the perfect overview of two of the most important and popular living artists in the world today." -- Publisher's website |
Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
Subject |
Gilbert, 1943-
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George, 1942-
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Gilbert & George.
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Conceptual art -- England -- London.
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Conceptual art -- England.
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Conceptual art.
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Art, Modern -- 20th century -- England -- London.
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Genre/Form |
Catalogue d'art (Descripteur de forme).
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Author |
Gilbert, 1943-
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George, 1942-
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Gilbert & George.
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LC no. |
2003112799 |
ISBN |
0500284857 paperback |
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