100 Figures

Name: 100 Figures
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781849766159
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The Unseen Art of Quentin Blake

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100 Figures is a captivating exploration of the human form in art, showcasing a diverse range of artistic interpretations across different mediums and styles. The book delves into the influences and techniques that have shaped figure art, offering insights into cultural and historical contexts. It serves as both an inspiration for artists and a celebration of the enduring fascination with the human figure in art and culture.
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Format: Hardback

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If you have an enthusiasm for art and culture, this book could captivate you by exploring diverse representations of the human form. It might appeal to you if you enjoy visual storytelling, artistic inspiration, or simply appreciate the beauty of figures depicted through various artistic lenses.

Published to accompany a major exhibition highlighting Quentin Blake's prolific but unknown work, giving an insight into the creative practice of one of the world's most celebrated illustrators, 100 Figures is a beautifully packaged, affordable collection of previously unpublished artworks.

Description

Quentin Blake's illustrations are instantly recognisable to millions of people around the world. A new exhibition to be held at London's House of Illustration will explore an unusual aspect of Blake's work, however, exhibiting for the first time 100 examples of his works of art.

100 Figures will feature all of the 100 exhibited works—ranging from large-scale oil paintings to drawings and prints, created between the 1950s and today. Works included date back to his post-grad years in the 1950s when he struggled to make a living as an illustrator and took life-drawing classes at Chelsea School of Art.

It was here that he first engaged with the human figure, but soon, having observed how the human body behaves, he found he was able to draw it from memory in any pose, working from his vivid imagination. 100 Figures will also offer the chance to catch a rare glimpse of early oil paintings by Blake—some painted on hardboard since he was unable to afford canvases at that time and painted using commercial house-painters' brushes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849766159

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 September 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tate Publishing

Illustration: 24 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sir Quentin Blake

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Quentin Blake (b.1932) is an internationally beloved illustrator and author. An inspiration to artists everywhere he is perhaps best known for his popular collaborations with the author Roald Dahl.