Andrew wyeth biography book

Andrew Wyeth: A Secret Life is a portrait of obsession — how single-mindedness has affected Wyeth’s relationships and transformed his world into a realm of secrecy and fervid imagination. Those who read this book will never look at Wyeth’s work as they did before. The popularity of Andrew Wyeth's art and wide interest in his life will guarantee that this first book-length biography will appeal to a large number of readers. Former Life magazine writer Meryman (Andrew Wyeth, Abrams, ) combines his sympathy for Wyeth with his readable prose to create a friendly portrait that considers the artist's personal life, his artwork, and his reception by the. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
"A revelation. No one will ever view Andrew Wyeth's apparently tranquil works the same way again after reading this vivid and astonishing portrait of the turbulent, driven man who paints them. Richard Meryman has written a wonderful book." - Geoffrey C. Ward At its most fundamental level, this stunning and unique biography describes a distinguished painter's enterprise of transmitting emotion.