De Kooning: An American Master

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de Kooning: An American Master
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Author Mark Stevens
and Annalyn Swan
Language English
Subject Willem de Kooning
GenreBiography
Publisher Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date
November 9, 2004 (2004-11-09)
Media typePrint
Pages752 (hardcover)
Awards2005 Pulitzer Prize
ISBN 978-1400041756
709'2—dc22
LC Class N6537.D43S74 2004

de Kooning: An American Master is a biography of Dutch American painter Willem de Kooning, a prominent figure in the American movement of abstract expressionism, specially in the 1940s and 1950s. Often compared to Jackson Pollock and Arshile Gorky, de Kooning was considered one of the more inspirational and influential artists of the 20th century. [1] The book, which is the first comprehensive biography presenting both de Kooning's personal life and career, was written by authors by Mark Stevens and Annalyn Swan. [2] [3] In 2005, the book was honored with the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography.

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Reception

On Metacritic, the book received a 88 out of 100 based on 12 critic reviews, indicating "universal acclaim". [4] In the March/April 2005 issue of Bookmarks , the book was scored four out of five. The magazine's critical summary reads: "Critics unreservedly praise Stevens’s and Swan’s opus as a masterpiece in art writing, a landmark biography, and a fascinating look at early 20th-century New York". [5]

Honors and awards

References

  1. ↑ Red Grooms (2004-12-12). "When de Kooning Was King". Newyorktimes.com. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  2. ↑ Swords, Deirdre (2013-03-01). "de Kooning: An American Master". The Brooklyn Rail. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  3. ↑ Maslin, Janet (2004-11-08). "BOOKS OF THE TIMES - Messy Life And Genius - The Portrait Of an Artist - NYTimes.com". New York Times. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  4. ↑ "de Kooning". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 21 Sep 2009. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  5. ↑ "De Kooning By Mark Stevens". Bookmarks. Archived from the original on 8 Sep 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  6. ↑ "Book Prizes – Los Angeles Times Festival of Books» Winners By Award". Events.latimes.com. 1963-11-22. Archived from the original on 2013-04-05. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  7. ↑ "Los Angeles Times Book Awards. Book Awards. Winners. Shortlists. American Literary Prize Results. All Genres". Canlitawards.com. Archived from the original on 2013-04-05. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  8. ↑ "National Book Critics Circle: awards". Bookcritics.org. Archived from the original on 2019-04-27. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  9. ↑ Romano, Carlin (2005-03-19). "National Book Critics Circle Awards 'De Kooning' biography bests Dylan's look back - Philly.com". Articles.philly.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  10. ↑ "The Pulitzer Prizes | Citation". Pulitzer.org. 2013-03-29. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  11. ↑ Katharine Q. Seelye (2005-04-05). "Los Angeles Times and Wall Street Journal Each Win Two Pulitzer Prizes". Newyorktimes.com. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  12. ↑ "The Ambassador Book Award winners. The prize recognizes important literary works that contribute to the understanding and interpretation of American life and culture". Literaryawards.com.au. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  13. ↑ Eugenides, Jeffrey. "Ambassador Book Award". Shelfari.com. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
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