Discover the fascinating connections between the world’s greatest artists.
I Know an Artist introduces some of the most
inspirational stories of
friendship ,
love ,
creativity and
shared passions in the world of art. Each of the 84 illustrated profiles reveal the fascinating links between some of the best known
artists . Whether through teaching, as in the case of
Paul Klee and Anni Albers ; a
mutual muse , as seen in the flowers of
Georgia O’Keeffe and Takashi Murakami ; or an inspirational
romantic coupling like that of
Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock .
In telling the tales of these creatives lives and achievements – each
extraordinary and oftentimes
ground-breaking – Susie Hodge exposes the fascinating web of connections that have fostered some of the world’s art masterpieces. Some are well-known, whereas others span both time and place, linking
pioneers in art in fascinating and
unexpected ways.
Illustrated in colourful tribute to each artists’ unique style,
I Know An Artist is an
illuminating and
celebratory account of some of the art world’s most compelling visionaries. A perfect introduction for
students , and a source of new and
surprising stories for art lovers .
عن المؤلف
Susie Hodge has written over 100 books on art, art history and artistic techniques, including I Know an Artist, Art Quest: Classic Art Counterfeit, What Makes Great Design, Modern Art Mayhem, Why Your Five Year Old Could Not Have Done That, Art in Detail and Modern Art in Detail. In addition, she hosts lectures, talks and practical workshops, and regularly appears on television and radio, as well as in documentaries. She has twice been named the No. 1 art writer by the Independent.