Tate Modern: The Handbook - Brossura

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ISBN 10: 1849763151 ISBN 13: 9781849763158

Casa editrice: Tate Gallery Pubn, 2016

Riassunto

Published to accompany the opening of the major new extension to Tate Modern in the summer of 2016, this book discusses the history of the collection and the current ethos for acquiring works, offering intriguing insight into the considerations involved in building and shaping a national collection. With more than 300 illustrations, the book features some of the Tate’s most popular works, including Matisse’s The Snail, Rothko’s Seagram Murals, Dalí’s Lobster Telephone, as well as recent acquisitions by important artists such as Ai Weiwei and Abraham Cruzvillegas. More than simply a guide to one of the most important museums in its field, the book is also an invaluable tool for understanding modern art and artists.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Matthew Gale is head of displays at Tate Modern.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

The definitive handbook to the world's most popular
modern and contemporary art gallery

Published to accompany the opening of a major new expansion to Tate Modern in summer 2016, this handbook offers a fascinating look at the gallery's acclaimed and growing collection of international modern and contemporary art.
An essay by Frances Morris summarises the history of the collection offering a unique insight into the considerations involved in building and shaping a national collection. Matthew Gale describes some of the changing themes in the gallery displays.
The A-Z section of artists includes, not only many of the most popular works in the collection, such as Matisse's The Snail or Dalí's Lobster Telephone, but also features recent acquisitions from across the world. More than simply a guide to one of the most important museums in its fi eld, the book is also an invaluable tool to the understanding of modern art and artists.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Tate Gallery Pubn
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1849763151
• ISBN 13: 9781849763158
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 351
• Redattore: Gale Matthew