The Pastel Society: Pastel Painting and Drawing 1898 - 2000
136 pages soft back with jacket, 245 x 220. Approx. 140 colour illustrations, 23 b/w, printed on special paper. A wonderful collection of contemporary and historic pastel works commemorating the centenary of the original Pastel Society in the UK.
As well as paintings by all current members of the society, there are works by previous members and exhibitors, such as G F Watts, Edgar Degas, Walter Richard Sickert, Dame Elizabeth Frink, John Piper plus contemporary masters and Royal Academicians.
The book is essential reading and reference for all those interested in the development of pastel painting over the past hundred years and its current place in the modern art world. The versatility and scope of the content presents inspiration to professional and amateur artists, as well as teachers and all students of art.
With a foreword by then president Tom Coates, and a brief history of the Pastel Society by renowned art historian Anthony J Lester FRSA, curator and author Ann Elliott provides lucid comment on all the 160 plus full colour illustrations, followed by a brief resume of all current members.Order from Amazon UK - ISBN No. 0-95379927-0-6 published by the Pastel Society
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