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R1125‘Engrossing… A remarkable story’ Sunday Times’Above all a story of inherited resilience, strength of character and self-determination’ ObserverChinese dissident. Ground-breaking artist.
Global icon. Here, through the sweeping, extraordinary story of his own and his father’s lives, Ai Weiwei tells an epic tale of China over the last 100 years. He recounts a childhood in exile in a desolate place known as ‘Little Siberia’, his move to America as a young man and eventual return home, then his rise from unknown to art-world superstar and international human rights activist – and how his work has been shaped by living under a totalitarian regime.
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Central to all of Michelangelo’s artistic endeavors were his drawings, in which his creative ideas originated, evolved, and were perfected. This handsome book takes a fascinating tour of the artist’s drawings by looking at highlights––ranging from unfinished sketches to delicate, refined studies––all of which are located in the exceptional collection of the British Museum. Included are studies of some of Michelangelo’s most famous works such as the Sistine Chapel ceiling and the Last Judgement.
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R660This new biography paints a riveting portrait of Pablo Picasso, examining both his strengths and shortcomings as husband, lover and father.
Olivier Widmaier Picasso’s unique insight into the life of one of the twentieth century’s most influential artists, details not only Picasso’s hopes, fears and regrets, but also his certainties and commitments, his unique audacity, his happiness and his conflicts.
