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Follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s most famous painters in this fascinating work from the Journeys of Note series.

Some truly remarkable works of art have been inspired by artists spending time away from their typical surroundings.

From epic road trips and arduous treks into remote territories to cultural tours and sojourns in the finest hotels, this book explores 30 influential journeys taken by artistic greats and reveals the repercussions of those travels on the painters’ personal lives and the broader cultural landscape.

Award-winning author Travis Elborough brings each of these trips to life with fascinating insights into the stories behind the creation of some of the world’s most famous paintings, including Henri Matisse’s vivid paintings of Morocco, Katsushika Hokusai’s woodblock prints of Mount Fuji in Japan, Marianne North’s paintings of India and David Hockney’s California pool paintings.

The Artist's Journey: The travels that inspired the artistic greats: Volume 2

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    Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
    Publication Date: 05/10/2023
    ISBN13: 9780711268692, 978-0711268692
    ISBN10: 071126869X

    Number of Pages: 224

    Non Fiction , Art & Photography

    Description

    Follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s most famous painters in this fascinating work from the Journeys of Note series.

    Some truly remarkable works of art have been inspired by artists spending time away from their typical surroundings.

    From epic road trips and arduous treks into remote territories to cultural tours and sojourns in the finest hotels, this book explores 30 influential journeys taken by artistic greats and reveals the repercussions of those travels on the painters’ personal lives and the broader cultural landscape.

    Award-winning author Travis Elborough brings each of these trips to life with fascinating insights into the stories behind the creation of some of the world’s most famous paintings, including Henri Matisse’s vivid paintings of Morocco, Katsushika Hokusai’s woodblock prints of Mount Fuji in Japan, Marianne North’s paintings of India and David Hockney’s California pool paintings.

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