Shadows and Light : The Life and Art of Edward Hopper

di Chandralatha Suriyaarachchi (Autore)

Chandralatha Suriyaarachchi, 2025

Step into the Quiet World of Edward Hopper — Where Solitude Meets the Soul of American Art Have you ever stood before a painting and felt an inexplicable ache — a mix of beauty, loneliness, and truth? Edward Hopper's art captures that haunting stillness, freezing moments of isolation, longing, and light like no other artist in American history. If you've ever wondered what lies behind those silent diners, empty streets, and shadowed rooms, Shadows and Light: The Life and Art of Edward Hopper will take you deep into the heart and mind of the man who painted America's quietest emotions. For lovers of art, history, and human psychology, this book reveals how one artist turned the ordinary into the eternal. About This Book Uncover the man behind the mystery – Explore Edward Hopper's complex personality, his struggles with solitude, his creative process, and the influences that shaped his distinctive vision. A journey through his masterpieces – From Nighthawks to Morning Sun, discover the stories, emotions, and subtle details behind Hopper's most iconic works. Explore his creative evolution – Learn how Hopper's early years, travels, and training in Paris refined his minimalistic yet deeply expressive style. Love, partnership, and conflict – Dive into the fascinating, turbulent relationship between Hopper and his wife, Josephine Nivison, who played a critical yet often overlooked role in his life and art. The American landscape reimagined – Understand how Hopper's paintings captured the loneliness of modern life while celebrating its quiet dignity, shaping how the world sees 20th-century America. A timeless reflection of human emotion – Discover why Hopper's work still resonates in today's world of isolation, technology, and emotional distance. Richly illustrated and thoughtfully written – A beautifully crafted journey for art lovers, students, and anyone seeking to understand the subtle poetry of light and shadow in everyday life. ? Let Edward Hopper's world of light and silence transform the way you see art — and yourself. Buy Shadows and Light: The Life and Art of Edward Hopper today and uncover the timeless beauty of America's most introspective painter.

• Autore: Chandralatha Suriyaarachchi
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Chandralatha Suriyaarachchi
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798232883607