I Paint What I Want to See
Philip Guston
(Author)
Description
'Thank God for yellow ochre, cadmium red medium, and permanent green light'
How does a painter see the world? Philip Guston, one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century, spoke about art with unparalleled candour and commitment. Touching on work from across his career as well as that of his fellow artists and Renaissance heroes, this selection of his writings, talks and interviews draws together some of his most incisive reflections on iconography and abstraction, metaphysics and mysticism, and, above all, the nature of painting and drawing.
'Among the most important, powerful and influential American painters of the last 100 years ... he's an art world hero' Jerry Saltz, New York Magazine
'Guston's paintings make us think hard' Aindrea Emelife, Guardian
Product Details
| Publisher | Penguin Classic |
| Publish Date | September 01, 2022 |
| Pages | 304 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Paperback / softback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780241525715 |
| Dimensions | 7.7 X 5.0 X 0.8 inches | 0.6 pounds |
About the Author
Reviews
Vital in grasping Guston's contribution to post-war American art and his abiding significance to contemporary painters--Ben Luke, The Art Newspaper
An appealing little book ... A pocketsized portfolio of Philip Guston's writings, talks and interviews ... It includes a joyous appreciation of the Renaissance master Piero della Francesca ... advice to art students ... [and] insights into what makes a great artist tick--Stephen Smith, The Times
This expertly curated selection of Guston's writings, talks and interviews draws together the artist's most incisive reflections on iconography and abstraction, metaphysics and mysticism, and the nature of painting and drawing... If you've never heard of him, this is a great introduction; if you have, this book will deepen your knowledge and understanding--Creative Boom
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