Botero

by Jean-Marie Tasset

One of today's preeminent Colombian artists, Fernando Botero (b. 1932) has for several decades been the focus of much critical attention. Best known for his voluptuous figures, the artist sees distortion as the essence of art.Culling from his vast and diverse art historical background, the artist often reworks familiar precedents in his own distinctive style. One section of this book is devoted entirely to these "paraphrases," while others focus on self-portraits, nudes, still lifes, figures and characters, and life in Colombia.With an engaging text and reproductions of more than sixty works, this book provides readers with compelling insight into Botero's life, career, and significant role in the development of twentieth-century art.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[Mai Ibrahim · Rating 4 out of 5]

الكتاب الثالث اللي أستعيره عن botero
الجزء الأول كان فيه انترفيو معاه وإجاباته ع اسئلة وبعد كده بعض أعماله وأسلوبه المميز 😌👌

كالعادة بصور الكتب الفنية دي كاملة وبنزلها ع قناة عن الفن ع اليوتيوب
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وبصور كمان الكتب اللي بستعيرها من المكتبة عامة ع انستجرام
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الفيلم الوثائقي عنه كمان سجلته وهنزله ع قناة جرافيميديا ع تليجرام
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[Christiane · Rating 4 out of 5]

i saw the painting of Botero it s différent we see another side of the art

[يوسف عبداللطيف · Rating 4 out of 5]

The unapologetic, anti-establishment tone in "Botero New Works on Canvas" is what gives it real weight. "A. M. Escallon" delivers a masterclass in fearless commentary that sharpens the reader's mind.