Jake & Dinos Chapman / [David Barrett].
By: Barrett, David [author.]
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BookSeries: New art up-close 3.Publisher: London : Royal Jelly Factory, 2007Copyright date: ©2007Description: 48 pages : 32 colour illustrations ; 15 cm.Content type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9780954636524 (paperback).Subject(s): Chapman, Jake, 1966- | Chapman, Dinos | Jake and Dinos Chapman | Artists -- England -- BiographyDDC classification: 709.2 CHA Summary: "The acclaimed British sculptors and printmakers, Jake and Dinos Chapman, are the subject of the third title in our New Art Up-Close series. The book features 32 carefully selected illustrations of artworks spanning the Chapmans' career, including their disturbing early mannequin pieces, the epic 'Hell' project, and their more recent reworkings of Goya's etchings and large bronze sculptures. Also included are less-familiar works, as well as images of early sculptures that have since been destroyed. The interview with the Chapmans focuses on their working methods, their intentions in using such controversial material, and, ultimately, their understanding of the purpose of art itself. The book also includes a short biography and further reading list, as well as explanatory notes covering the Chapmans' influences and the ideas that lie behind each featured work." - publisher's website.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 day loan | MTU Crawford College of Art and Design Library Lending | 709.2 CHA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 00232930 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
An overview of the career of the acclaimed British artists, Jake and Dinos Chapman, including an interview, colour reproductions, notes on each artwork, biography and suggested further reading.
Includes bibliographical references (page 48).
"The acclaimed British sculptors and printmakers, Jake and Dinos Chapman, are the subject of the third title in our New Art Up-Close series. The book features 32 carefully selected illustrations of artworks spanning the Chapmans' career, including their disturbing early mannequin pieces, the epic 'Hell' project, and their more recent reworkings of Goya's etchings and large bronze sculptures. Also included are less-familiar works, as well as images of early sculptures that have since been destroyed. The interview with the Chapmans focuses on their working methods, their intentions in using such controversial material, and, ultimately, their understanding of the purpose of art itself. The book also includes a short biography and further reading list, as well as explanatory notes covering the Chapmans' influences and the ideas that lie behind each featured work." - publisher's website.