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Artists' Journeys That Shaped Our World
The travels that inspired the artistic greats
Series: Journeys of Note
Brief Description
From epic road trips and voyages into the most remote lands to culture-soaked, tranquil stays in the world's finest hotels, Artists' Journeys That Shaped Our World promises you an unforgettable journey. Join award-winning author Travis Elborough as he explores 30 paths to inspiration taken by some...
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Artists' Journeys That Shaped Our World
In Artists' Journeys that Shaped Our World, follow in the footsteps of some of the world's most famous painters and discover the journeys that influenced their work. Join award-winning author Travis Elborough as he explores some of the most inspiring travels of all time.
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From epic road trips and voyages into the most remote lands to culture-soaked, tranquil stays in the world's finest hotels, Artists' Journeys That Shaped Our World promises you an unforgettable journey. Join award-winning author Travis Elborough as he explores 30 paths to inspiration taken by some of the greatest artists in history.
Some of the most awe-inspiring works of art have been created by artists who stepped beyond their usual surroundings and ventured into the world in search of beauty, meaning, and creative power. This invigorating account reveals how those journeys impacted the artists' personal lives and shaped the broader cultural landscape.
From the obscure to the iconic, Elborough shares fascinating insights into the stories behind the creation of some of the world's most celebrated works, including Katsushika Hokusai's woodblock prints of Mount Fuji in Japan, Marianne North's paintings of India, and David Hockney's California pool scenes.
From Georgia O'Keeffe and Frida Kahlo to Henri Matisse and Marcel Duchamp, this captivating book invites readers to follow in the footsteps of artists who made it their mission to live and work beyond the boundaries of their walls. Be part of their travels and explore the beauty and wonder that the world has to offer with Artists' Journeys That Shaped Our World.
Series: Journeys of Note
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780711268708
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: White Lion Publishing
Illustration: color photos
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 170.0mm
Height: 236.0mm
Weight: 500g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Described as 'one of the country's finest pop culture historians', Travis Elborough is an acclaimed author and social commentator who lives in London. His work delves into the ephemera of retro culture as well as the history of London, geography, and a broad range of other subjects. His Atlas of Vanishing Places won the Illustrated Book of the Year at the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards in 2020, and he has also written The Bus We Loved, a passionate love letter to the Routemaster bus which defined London transport for more than 50 years. His other works include A Traveller's Year, A London Year, The Long-Player Goodbye, Being A Writer and A Walk in the Park: The Life and Times of a People's Institution. Travis is a regular contributor to Radio 4 and the Guardian, and has penned articles on all aspects of travel and culture, from pirates in the Caribbean to donkeys at the British seaside. He has written for the Times, Sunday Times, New Statesman, BBC History Magazine and Kinfolk among others, and is a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster, where he teaches creative writing.
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