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The World According to David Hockney

by David Hockney

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David Hockney in his own words

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David Hockney in his own words

This anthology gathers David Hockney’s observations and opinions across subjects including drawing, photography, nature, creativity, the internet, and art. Its quotation-based format offers a compact overview of the artist’s perspectives, moving between everyday looking and reflections on artistic practice and other artists. At 176 pages, it presents a selection of Hockney’s ideas rather than a continuous biography or survey of his work.

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  • A fit for readers interested in David Hockney’s views beyond his artwork.
  • Useful for those seeking brief quotations on art, creativity, photography, and observation.
  • May suit readers who enjoy artist-focused anthologies rather than full-length biographies.

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Artistic practiceObservationCreativityPhotography and natureArtists’ perspectives

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Book overview

"I've always been a looker . . . that's what artists do."

This anthology of quotations by the legendary artist David Hockney follows the successful format of The World According to series. Ranging across drawing, photography, nature, creativity, the internet, and more, The World According to David Hockney offers an engaging overview of the artist's inimitable spirit, personality, and opinions.

From everyday observations?"The eye is always moving; if it isn't moving you are dead"?to artistic insights such as "painted color always will be better than printed color, because it is the pigment itself," and reflections on Caravaggio, Paul C

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