Painting is an age-old activity that remains alive today. Each painting creates a new world, with profound ideas conveyed without words. The art of painting can become an all-consuming obsession, with painters being the most insightful commentators. Martin Gayford's book features conversations with numerous past and present artists, including van Gogh, Constable, Bacon, and Basquiat. Through their personal reflections, we gain insight into their medium, creative process, and inspirations.
How Painting Happens crosses the centuries to give us a wealth of insights into the endlessly compelling phenomenon of painters and painting.
Hardcover | 384 pages.
