{"title":"Chris Stephens","description":"\u003cp\u003eChris Stephens explores the rich tapestry of British and European art with insightful studies on leading figures such as Terry Frost, Bryan Organ, and Henry Moore. His works delve into the artistic movements and cultural contexts that shaped modern and contemporary art, offering readers both depth and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Stephens’ books provide thoughtful analysis and vivid storytelling, bringing the creative journeys of significant artists to life. 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It tells the stories of his most important paintings, his friendship with Graham Sutherland, and his endless experimentation with movement, space and form. For the first time, it offers a contextual overview of his paintings, drawings, prints and sketches from the 1950s to today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether painting Prince Charles, Sir Harold Macmillan, Elton John, President Mitterrand or pigeon fanciers Mr and Mrs Sharples, Organ's strategy is to find a point of contact with his sitters and get to know them. As this beautiful book illustrates, his acute powers of observation, his facility as a draughtsman and meticulous painting technique enable him to create a psychological likeness that feels like a real human encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite his success, Organ has always shunned the limelight. When his controversial 1970 portrait of Princess Margaret hit the front pages, he found it difficult to cope with the uproar and retreated to France. Some ten years later, his portrait of Princess Diana was slashed by an anti-monarchist, and Organ decided that enough was enough. Since then, he has continued to work quietly, but refuses to be involved in any exhibitions and avoids all press coverage. Organ provided unprecedented access to his entire archive for this book, the only overview of his illustrious career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46847709315308,"sku":"9780500029831","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/0ca3cee30b0f937a36a1c1c3a94aab00.jpg?v=1758963999"},{"product_id":"british-artists-terry-frost-by-chris-stephens-9781849763646","title":"British Artists: Terry Frost","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerry Frost was one of Britain's great abstract painters. 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Moore's innovative ideas and public installations made him one of the first contemporary sculptors to achieve global recognition. His body of work served as a lasting source of inspiration for an entire generation of artists, including notable figures such as Hans Arp, Alberto Giacometti, and Pablo Picasso, as well as a younger generation of German sculptors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1898, Henry Moore, often called the \"Picasso of Sculpture,\" is regarded as one of the most important sculptors of the twentieth century and epitomises the modern artist. A hallmark of his sculptures is the interrelationship between nature and abstraction. He was a pioneer in discovering what he termed \"voids\"—openings and holes that enhance the sculptural, three-dimensional effect of his works. 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