Georgia O'Keeffe: An American Perspective

Author(s): Lauris Morgan-Griffiths

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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.

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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.

Introduction. Early Inspiration 1915-17. New Beginnings 1918-22. Finding Her Voice 1923-27. Growing Apart 1928-35. Growing Independence 1936-43. New Horizons 1944-57. Full Circle 1958-77. Postscript. Selected Bibliography. Index.

General Fields

  • : 9781847248503
  • : Quercus Publishing Plc
  • : Quercus Publishing Plc
  • : 01 October 2009
  • : 430mm X 353mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Lauris Morgan-Griffiths
  • : Hardback
  • : 1
  • : 759.13
  • : 176
  • : 100 colour illustrations