No comments about George Segal: Bronze.

3 comments about Amedeo Modigliani: Protraits and Nudes (Pegasus Library).

1. For those who are looking for a book emphasizing Modigliani's work, I have to disagree with one of the other reviewers, it does not satisfy that need.

   Not a good choice if you are looking to gaze and enjoy a series of full-page reproductions.




2. The is an excellent book. The author focuses on Modigilani's work, rather than his biography. The stylist development of his work (painting and sculpture) is covered from the earliest works in Italy to the most maturest works before his death. The discussion focuses on M's composition, characterization, and techniques. This is supported by beautiful reproductions - unbelievable for the price of this volume. At the beginning of the book, the author mentions, "Initially, Modigliani's portraits make a uniform and montonous impression. We feel, after examining only a few works, that we are all too familiar... Only closer scrutiny...clarifies Modigliani's stringent stylistic development." The book suceeds wonderfully in opening the readers eyes to the features of this development. I only wish that I had bought the hardbound edition.



3. This book is a fabulous introduction to the art of Amedeo Modigliani. It was printed in 1996, therefore most of what we know about Modigliani is included in it. The author has done a superb job of addressing the major issues of his portraits and nudes, and is helped by good reproductions. The author is astute in her assumptions about Modigliani's life and art. This is an overview of Modigliani's life art I read in just a few hours, well worth the price for the information that it gives swiftly and intelligently. Very highly recommended, especially for a first read.

No comments about Marc Quinn (MACRO Exhibition Catalogue).

1 comments about Claes Oldenburg: Early Work.

1. From a contemporary artist's point of view I feel that this book encapsulates all that is wonderful and exciting about contemporary art, especially when you consider that this is Claes Oldenburg's EARLY work! Page after page of gorgeous colour photographs of his amazing sculptures that one can almost touch, they are so beautifully reproduced. The images of each work seem to float on each page as they are photographed in complete isolation with a pure white background, almost like cut outs.
   If you are at all interested in sculpture, and pushing the boundaries of your art practice, then this book is for you.
   It comes in a lovely cloth bound hardcover and included are many images of his drawings. Simply wonderful stuff. A real keeper. See the influences in my work [...]I don't have to hope you'll enjoy this book, I know you will!

No comments about The Gayer-Anderson Cat (Britich Museum Objects in Focus).

No comments about Swords from Public Collections in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

No comments about Robert Gober Lexicon, A.

1 comments about Chinese Seals: Carving Authority and Creating History (Arts of China).

1. This small book provides a good overview for the beginner in the field of Chinese Seals, in a field where there is nigh on nothing available to the English reader.
   The chapters are succinct and well written. Each chapter is also well illustrated in terms of seal imprints as well as typical seal designs.
   One of the more difficult areas for the non-Chinese speaking/reading collector is that of identifying the era from which one's seals come from - this book will not assist in that task but provides a pleasant and helpful introduction to an area many may well be tempted to delve into.

No comments about World Ceramics.

No comments about Mel Kendrick: Core Samples.