Georgia O'Keeffe: an American perspective / Lauris Morgan-Griffiths.

By:

Morgan-Griffiths, Lauris

Contributor(s):

O'Keeffe, Georgia, 1887-1986

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: London : Quercus, 2009.Description: 175 pages: illustrations; 44 cmISBN:

9781847248503 (hbk.)
1847248500 (hbk.)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

759.13 OKE 22

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	LSAD Library Main Collection	759.13 OKE (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		39002100713966

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Georgia O'Keeffe was one of the most successful American artists of the twentieth century, and her dramatic and iconic paintings are recognised throughout the world today.
In this spectacular giant format book, over 100 reproductions of O'Keeffe's most important work are accompanied by Lauris Morgan-Griffiths' expert and insightful commentary on all aspects of the artist's life, influences and paintings. The book begins with O'Keeffe's early life and studies, focusing on her early inspirations, and continues chronologically exploring the influences and the stories behind some of her most important works - including her famous flower paintings. Featuring some of the most iconic and significant artworks of the 20th century, including Evening Star series Purple Petunias and Pelvis Series, Red and Yellow and Above the Clouds, this is a book that will appeal to Georgia O'Keeffe enthusiasts and art lovers alike.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 172-173) and index.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Lauris Morgan-Griffiths studied photography and printing at the London College of Printing. She is a journalist and writer specializing in art, design, and photography and has written numerous articles on photography and collecting contemporary and vintage prints. In the course of her journalistic work, she has had the opportunity of interviewing some of the great photographers of our time, including Arnold Newman, Marc Riboud and David Bailey. She is life long fan of Georgia O'Keeffe and has visited her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico.