The Artist Project: What Artists See When They Look At Art

Description

120 of the world's most influential contemporary artists discuss the art that inspires them in this lavishly packaged and designed book. "The Artist Project is the latest step among The Met's recent strides to better integrate contemporary art into its historical pantheon." ― Art News Artists have long been stimulated and motivated by the work of those who came before them - sometimes, centuries before them. Interviews with 120 international contemporary artists discussing works from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection that spark their imagination shed new light on art-making, museums, and the creative process. Images of the artworks appear alongside images of the contemporary artists' work, allowing readers to discover a rich web of visual connections that spans cultures and millennia. Review: Excellent - Arrived safely, and on time, and was exactly as described. Very good purchase with excellent images and good narrative text. Review: One great idea very well executed - This is a great book that has to be taken in small bites. Artists talk about a piece of art and the setup allows you to see the art they are talking about and also a representative piece of their art. The more you read and look the more complex the interaction becomes. I can only read 2 or 3 at a time then I have to stop and let it all sink in and ponder them for a while. Being able to see what the artist chooses to talk about and also see their art is a great format. In this book there are so many examples it is impossible not to learn something interesting about the eye of the artist.