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Spring

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Spring by David Trigg is an exploration of the powerful and renewing season of spring through the lens of art. The book delves into how this season has inspired artists across various movements and eras, capturing its essence through vibrant works that celebrate rebirth and transformation in nature and society. This volume offers an intriguing insight into the cultural and artistic interpretations of springtime.
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You might enjoy this exploration of the vibrant themes of rebirth and rejuvenation in art, capturing the spirit of the season across various cultural contexts. This book could be appealing if you're fascinated by how artists from different eras have interpreted and celebrated the essence of renewal through diverse artistic styles and mediums.

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A fascinating and uplifting celebration of the joys of spring through several centuries of art.

A fascinating and uplifting celebration of the joys of spring through several centuries of art.

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A fascinating and uplifting celebration of the joys of spring through several centuries of art.

This inspiring book presents some of the most beautiful, transformative, and amusing expressions of spring pulled from the renowned collections of Tate. Divided into key themes - 'Blossom and Blooms', 'Into the Landscape', 'In the Garden', 'Agriculture', 'Rebirth' and 'Uprising' - this book considers how the traditional season of growth and rebirth has influenced artists over centuries.

Paintings, drawings, sculptures, illustrations, and installations are accompanied by brief captions adding background detail or additional information about the art, the artists, and their subjects. Spanning several centuries, and featuring a variety of artists from Barbara Hepworth and Patrick Heron to Damien Hirst and Natalia Goncharova, this elegant gift book celebrates the joys of the spring season through art.

Spring offers readers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the diverse and colourful expressions of this vibrant season, making it the perfect addition to any art lover's collection.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849766968

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tate Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 171.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 96

About the Author

David Trigg is a critic and art writer based in Bristol. He is a regular contributor to publications including Art Monthly, ArtReview, Frieze, and Art Papers. He has a PhD in Art History from the University of Bristol and is a member of the International Association of Art Critics. He is author of Reading Art: Art for Book Lovers (2018) and contributor to The Twenty First Century Art Book (2014).

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