Robert Mapplethorpe - by Mark Holborn (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p><b>A revised and updated edition of the most comprehensive survey published of Mapplethorpe's photography</b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A revised and updated edition of the most comprehensive survey published of Mapplethorpe's photography</b></p><p>Robert Mapplethorpe was one of the twentieth century's most important and influential artists, known for his groundbreaking and provocative work. He studied painting, drawing, and sculpture in Brooklyn in the 1960s and started taking photographs when he acquired a Polaroid camera in 1970. This comprehensive monograph is an overview of the artist's black-and-white photography of floral still lifes, nudes, selfportraits, and portraits, among other subjects--and also includes a selection of his color images.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>A wide survey of the boundary-pushing artist's work, including his erotica, infamous floral images and portraits of his lifelong companion Patti Smith - who has written a poem for the book.--<i>The Sunday Times STYLE</i></p><p>He was a rebel, an artist, a provocateur and a genius whose work transcends time.--<i>Royal Photographic Society (RPS)</i></p><p>If you are a fan of classic photography and want the ultimate collection this is a fantastic book... it's a beautiful thing.--<i>Amateur Photographer</i></p><p>Arthur C. Danto explores Mapplethorpe's unique vision in [a] brilliantly insightful essay.<i>Hedge Magazine</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Arthur C. Danto</b> was a revered critic, philosopher, and author.</p><p><b>Mark Holborn</b> is a writer, editor, and book designer. He collaborated with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation on the original volumes of Mapplethorpe's work.</p><p><b>Dimitri Levas</b> is an art director who worked closely with Mapplethorpe for years, and with the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation on numerous publications.</p><p><b>Patti Smith</b> is a writer, performer, and visual artist.</p><p><b>Andrew Sullivan</b> is an author, editor, and political commentator.</p>
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