Tate British Artists: Ben Nicholson
Tate British Artists: Ben Nicholson by Virginia Button, published by Harry N. Abrams on October 20, 2015, is an illustrated edition comprising 112 pages in English. This book presents a detailed examination of Ben Nicholson’s life and work, highlighting his significant contributions to British art throughout the twentieth century. Known for his ‘white reliefs’ and as a pioneer of abstract art in Britain, Nicholson’s career spanned over 60 years, during which he formed connections with notable figures in the European avant-garde.
Readers will find a thorough introduction to Nicholson’s artistic journey, focusing on his strong ties to landscape and still-life forms while exploring his role in establishing a modernist art community in St Ives. The book delves into various aspects of his practice, including carved reliefs, paintings, drawings, and prints, offering new insights into his evolving artistry. Virginia Button’s engaging narrative is complemented by illustrations that enhance the understanding of Nicholson’s impact on the art world.
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Ben Nicholson (1894-1982) was one of the greatest British artists of the twentieth century, first coming to international prominence with his famous ‘white reliefs’ of the 1930s. A pioneer of abstract art in Britain, he played a significant role in the European avantgarde, forming close links with Picasso, Braque, Arp, Mondrian and others. At the same time he had a strong sense of tradition, maintaining a life-long attachment to landscape and still-life forms. Central to the establishment of a modernist art community in St Ives, Nicholson’s importance as a disseminator of international avant-garde ideas in Britain cannot be overstated. His career spanned more than 60 years and embraced carved reliefs, paintings, drawings and prints. Virginia Button’s engaging, fully illustrated survey provides a detailed examination of Nicholson’s life and work in St Ives, giving a thorough introduction as well as new insights into the evolving practice of this major artist over a period of six decades.
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