Impact of Modern Paints

Crook is a conservation curator; Learner is a paintings conservator and conservations scientist at the Tate Gallery in London. In this abundantly illustrated volume they examine the role that various modern day paints (including housepaints) have played in bringing special qualities to the work of ten influential artists: Peter Blake, Patrick Caulfield, Richard Hamilton, David Hockney, John Hoyland, Roy Lichtenstein, Morris Louis, Bridget Riley, Frank Stella, and Andy Warhol. The authors' investigation draws from interviews with the artists or their studio assistants, documentary sources, and extensive scientific analysis of the works themselves; their findings are of interest to a wide audience including artists, curators, art historians, and conservators. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)