Art of Charley Harper: Creatures Wild and Tame

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Harper's iconic depictions of animals have long enjoyed robust appreciation among nature lovers and aficionados of mid-century modern furnishings, which they exquisitely complement. A longtime resident of Cincinnati, Harper developed his \"minimal realism\", as he referred to his style, in the 1940s and 50s, stripping down nature to its essential characteristics in elegant, engaging, vividly coloured designs that breathe life and personality. Harper was an indefatigable worker who transformed an array of drawings, collages, and paintings into his beloved screen prints, book illustrations and posters. An ardent advocate of wildlife conservation and climate activism, Harper has been the favourite artist of nature organizations across the United States, including the National Park Service and the Audubon Society for whom he designed eye-catching illustrations and posters.

AUTHORS:
Julie Aronson is curator of American Paintings, Sculpture, and Drawings at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

Sarah Archer is a leading expert on design and material culture.

Michael Bierut is a leading graphic designer, teacher and writer.

Brett Harper is the artist's son and president of the Charley Harper Art Studio.

Julie Zickefoose is a writer, artist and naturalist.

215 colour illustrations

ISBN: 9781917273251
Author: ARONSON, JULIE
Format: Hardcover
Publication date: 01/03/2027
RRP: $125.00
Pages: 256
Dimension: 292mm X 267mm
Imprint: Giles