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The Resource Miles Davis : the collected artwork, text by Scott Gutterman ; foreword by Quincy Jones ; reflections by Erin Davis and Vince Wilburn Jr. ; afterword by Cheryl Davis

Miles Davis : the collected artwork, text by Scott Gutterman ; foreword by Quincy Jones ; reflections by Erin Davis and Vince Wilburn Jr. ; afterword by Cheryl Davis

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Summary
  • Throughout the 1980s, Davis studied regularly with New York painter Jo Gelbard, developing a distinct graphic style. Incorporating bright colors and geometric shapes, his art is reminiscent of work by Pablo Picasso as well as African tribal art
  • "One of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, Miles Davis was a man of many talents. Around 1980, he turned to sketching and painting to, as he explained, keep his "mind occupied with something when [he was] not playing music." This hobby quickly turned into a serious passion, and Davis approached it with the same obsessive creativity he applied to music. The result is an impressive archive of unique and evocative visual work showcasing the varied skill of this legendary artist. Throughout the 1980s, Davis studied regularly with New York painter Jo Gelbard, developing a distinct graphic style. Incorporating bright colors and geometric shapes, his art is reminiscent of work by Pablo Picasso as well as African tribal art, the historical influences he cited during occasional interviews on the subject. Author Scott Gutterman sat down with Miles Davis himself before he died in 1991 and the artist's own commentary accompanies this remarkable showcase of his work. Sadly, very few of his pieces were exhibited during Miles Davis's lifetime. Over the last two decades, the Estate of Miles Davis has worked with gallery owners and private parties to assemble a comprehensive collection of the musician's artwork. Many celebrities are among the most adamant collectors, including Quincy Jones, who offers a foreword to the book. This long-overdue celebration is a treasure for art lovers as well as music aficionados who will appreciate the window into the life of this creative genius." -- Publisher's description
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
203 pages
Contents
  • Foreword / Quincy Jones
  • Introduction / Scott Gutterman
  • Part 1: drawings / reflection by Vince Wilburn Jr.
  • Part 2: paintings / reflection by Erin Davis
  • The styles of Miles / Scott Gutterman
  • Afterword / Cheryl Davis
Isbn
9781608872237
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Label
Miles Davis : the collected artwork
Title
Miles Davis
Title remainder
the collected artwork
Statement of responsibility
text by Scott Gutterman ; foreword by Quincy Jones ; reflections by Erin Davis and Vince Wilburn Jr. ; afterword by Cheryl Davis
Title variation
Collected artwork
Creator
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
  • Throughout the 1980s, Davis studied regularly with New York painter Jo Gelbard, developing a distinct graphic style. Incorporating bright colors and geometric shapes, his art is reminiscent of work by Pablo Picasso as well as African tribal art
  • "One of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century, Miles Davis was a man of many talents. Around 1980, he turned to sketching and painting to, as he explained, keep his "mind occupied with something when [he was] not playing music." This hobby quickly turned into a serious passion, and Davis approached it with the same obsessive creativity he applied to music. The result is an impressive archive of unique and evocative visual work showcasing the varied skill of this legendary artist. Throughout the 1980s, Davis studied regularly with New York painter Jo Gelbard, developing a distinct graphic style. Incorporating bright colors and geometric shapes, his art is reminiscent of work by Pablo Picasso as well as African tribal art, the historical influences he cited during occasional interviews on the subject. Author Scott Gutterman sat down with Miles Davis himself before he died in 1991 and the artist's own commentary accompanies this remarkable showcase of his work. Sadly, very few of his pieces were exhibited during Miles Davis's lifetime. Over the last two decades, the Estate of Miles Davis has worked with gallery owners and private parties to assemble a comprehensive collection of the musician's artwork. Many celebrities are among the most adamant collectors, including Quincy Jones, who offers a foreword to the book. This long-overdue celebration is a treasure for art lovers as well as music aficionados who will appreciate the window into the life of this creative genius." -- Publisher's description
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YDXCP
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Davis, Miles
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary form
non fiction
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Gutterman, Scott
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Davis, Miles
  • Davis, Miles
  • Painters
  • Musicians as artists
  • African American painters
Label
Miles Davis : the collected artwork, text by Scott Gutterman ; foreword by Quincy Jones ; reflections by Erin Davis and Vince Wilburn Jr. ; afterword by Cheryl Davis
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Publication
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
  • sti
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
Foreword / Quincy Jones -- Introduction / Scott Gutterman -- Part 1: drawings / reflection by Vince Wilburn Jr. -- Part 2: paintings / reflection by Erin Davis -- The styles of Miles / Scott Gutterman -- Afterword / Cheryl Davis
Control code
829451868
Dimensions
29 cm
Extent
203 pages
Isbn
9781608872237
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Note
AN AP PLUS! BOOK. PAINTING AND DRAWINGS IN COLOR BY NOTED JAZZ MUSICIAN
Other physical details
illustrations (chiefly color)
System control number
(OCoLC)829451868
Label
Miles Davis : the collected artwork, text by Scott Gutterman ; foreword by Quincy Jones ; reflections by Erin Davis and Vince Wilburn Jr. ; afterword by Cheryl Davis
Publication
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
  • text
  • still image
Content type code
  • txt
  • sti
Content type MARC source
  • rdacontent
  • rdacontent
Contents
Foreword / Quincy Jones -- Introduction / Scott Gutterman -- Part 1: drawings / reflection by Vince Wilburn Jr. -- Part 2: paintings / reflection by Erin Davis -- The styles of Miles / Scott Gutterman -- Afterword / Cheryl Davis
Control code
829451868
Dimensions
29 cm
Extent
203 pages
Isbn
9781608872237
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Note
AN AP PLUS! BOOK. PAINTING AND DRAWINGS IN COLOR BY NOTED JAZZ MUSICIAN
Other physical details
illustrations (chiefly color)
System control number
(OCoLC)829451868

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