Willem De Kooning

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By Corinna Thierolf

Series: The Great Masters of Art

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Willem De Kooning by Corinna Thierolf provides an insightful exploration of the life and artistic journey of the influential abstract expressionist painter. The book delves into De Kooning's techniques and creative evolution, capturing the essence of his complex style and the impact he had on the art world. It offers readers a glimpse into both his personal struggles and artistic triumphs, giving a comprehensive portrait of the man behind the masterpieces.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the life and artistic journey of one of the most influential abstract expressionist painters. It offers an in-depth look at his creative process, personal struggles, and the cultural impact of his work, making it a rich read for art enthusiasts and those interested in the history of modern art.

Willem De Kooning

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In 1926, 22-year-old Dutchman Willem de Kooning (1904–1997) travelled to the USA on a British freighter—without papers and hidden in the machine room. The young art student eked out a living by painting houses, signs, and façades, before he was able, after eight years, to dedicate himself entirely to painting.

In the United States, he established contacts with the art scene and forged friendships with artists such as Arshile Gorky, Franz Kline, Clifford Still, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko. Today, De Kooning belongs to the outstanding painters of Abstract Expressionism and, together with Jackson Pollock, is regarded as a pioneer of Action Painting.

Willem De Kooning vividly examines his life, marked by self-doubts, successes, new beginnings, excesses, and scandalous paintings, as well as the evolution of his artistic work. In addition, author Corinna Thierolf opens up exciting perspectives on De Kooning's work by revealing entirely new, surprising relationships with the works of fellow artists such as Franz Marc, Piet Mondrian, and Wassily Kandinsky.

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Willem De Kooning

By Corinna Thierolf

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783777430737

Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 July 2018

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hirmer Verlag

Illustration: Illustrated in colour and duotone throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 205.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 72

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Corinna Thierolf Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Series: The Great Masters of Art

About the Author

Corinna Thierolf is head conservator of the Bavarian State Painting Collections and has curated numerous exhibitions for the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich.