Edward Hopper: The artist of light, solitude, and the American landscapeFew painters have captured the essence of modern life as powerfully as Edward Hopper. His works are imbued with a sense of stillness and melancholy, reflecting both the beauty and loneliness of 20th-century America. But what shaped this master of quiet realism? Which places, influences, and ideas inspired Hopper to create his iconic paintings?In this volume of the Hatje Cantz A-Z series, Ulf Küster explores the artist's life and work through a unique and engaging format. From "American Landscape" to "Buick,"Gas Station" to "Shadow," and finally "Zero," Küster leads readers on a journey through the themes, inspirations, and biographical moments that define Hopper's art. Compact, brilliantly written, and highly accessible, this book opens new doors to understanding Hopper's timeless paintings and the silent stories they tell.Edward Hopper anew: Fresh insights into the life and work of one of America's most iconic artists.Themes and places: Discover the influences that shaped Hopper's vision of light and solitude.Engaging and compact: A beautifully written introduction to Hopper's unique artistryCompact and inspiring art historyThe Hatje Cantz A-Z series presents the great artists of art history in a compact and engaging format. Each volume offers biographical insights, surprising details, and fascinating perspectives on their work. With its clear structure and handy format, the series is the perfect companion for art enthusiasts, collectors, and curious minds alike. EDWARD HOPPER (1882-1967) is the master of American Realism. His paintings captured life during his era. His method of painting rapidly became the stylistic foundation of a type of American modernism. A source of inspiration for countless painters, photographers, and filmmakers, his body of work continues to be influential to this very day.
The art theoretician and curator ULF KÜSTER (*1966, Stuttgart) has worked at the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen since 2004. He produces many internationally respected exhibitions and publications. Hatje Cantz has published a number of these, including his essay on Louise Bourgeois in the series Reading Art.
That incomparable melancholy in Edward Hopper's pictures occasionally leads us to look at the details of his life. Where exactly did this master of loneliness live and work? What were his most important influences while he was working on his great paintings of America? In this wonderful, simply structured, A-to-Z book, Ulf Küster pursues these themes, which say a great deal about the painter and his interests, and yet he never loses sight of the artist and the necessary distance to his inimitable pictures.
Thus, Küster strolls through the ABCs of Hopper's life and work, from the "American landscape," "Buick" "Goethe," and "shadow and sunlight" to the key word, "zero." On the way he opens up many new doors or insights, enriching the views of Hopper's paintings and making it possible to interpret them in new ways. An entertaining and informative book.
EDWARD HOPPER (1882-1967) is the master of American Realism. His paintings captured life during his era. His method of painting rapidly became the stylistic foundation of a type of American modernism. A source of inspiration for countless painters, photographers, and filmmakers, his body of work continues to be influential to this very day.
The art theoretician and curator ULF KÜSTER (*1966, Stuttgart) has worked at the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen since 2004. He produces many internationally respected exhibitions and publications. Hatje Cantz has published a number of these, including his essay on Louise Bourgeois in the series Reading Art.
