Publication

2004-08-01 - Watson-Guptill Publications

Language

English

Word Count

60,000 words, Guess

Page Count

240 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

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  • Goodreads832384
  • LibraryThing1509365

Classifications

  • LCCND237.R125 A4 2004

Description

"The book opens with an essay on the artist's career and work written by art critic Donald Kuspit. With a detailed examination of his artwork, Kuspit highlights Ramos's inspirations, influences, and characteristic themes. Each chapter in the book discusses a distinctive movement within the artist's career accompanied by insightful running commentary by leading art expert Louis K. Meisel." "The most definitive volume ever published on the artist, this book includes 480 full-color reproductions of all existent Ramos paintings and watercolors, as well as a detailed biography section and complete paintings index chronicling the artist's entire career."--BOOK JACKET.

First Sentence

Independently in California, 3,000 miles from where Pop Art was taking shape in the hands of such artists as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, Ramos came upon the comic strip character as subject matter.

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