Niki de Saint Phalle's biography reads like a bestselling novel: a difficult education, early fame as a fashion model, and family rebellion. Her earliest works, known as shooting paintings, were executed with a rifle and paint-filled bullets. She went on to explore women's identities through papiermache figures. As her reputation grew, so did her works. Her larger than-life Nanas could be entered and viewed from within. She created sculpture parks in Israel, Italy, and California, among other places. This book introduces readers to Niki de Saint Phalle in chapters that include reproductions of her pieces, photographs from her life, and historical background that gives insight into her life and work. As lively as the life it reveals, this volume is a superb look into the world of an intriguing and courageous artist. AUTHOR: Christiane Weidemann is an art historian and the author of several books, including 50 Women Artists You Should Know (Prestel). She lives in Berlin, Germany. 100 illustrations
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Prestel
ISBN-13
9783791349756
eBay Product ID (ePID)
205447744
Product Key Features
Book Title
Niki De Saint Phalle
Author
Christiane Weidemann
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Biographies & True Stories
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
241mm
Item Width
195mm
Item Weight
488g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Christiane Weidemann
Country/Region of Manufacture
Germany
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