In Permanent Red, John Berger argues that the contemporary artist should strive for a realism that aims for hope, to transform the world. Surveying the work of historical artists as well as that of near contemporaries such as Picasso, L�ger and Matisse, he explores the role of the artist, dividing these figures into those that struggle, those that fail, and the true masters. He explains why we should study the work of the past: in order to understand the present and to rethink the future.
First published in 1960, Permanent Red established John Berger as a firebrand critic willing to broadcast controversial opinions on some of the most important British artists of the day, including Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.
| ISBN: | 9781804298473 |
| Publication date: | 25th March 2025 |
| Author: | John Berger |
| Publisher: | Verso |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Series: | The Essential John Berger |
| Genres: |
History of art |
In Permanent Red, John Berger argues that the contemporary artist should strive for a realism that aims for hope, to transform the world. Surveying the work of historical artists as well as that of near contemporaries such as Picasso, L�ger and Matisse, he explores the role of the artist, dividing these figures into those that struggle, those that fail, and the true masters. He explains why we should study the work of the past: in order to understand the present and to rethink the future.
First published in 1960, Permanent Red established John Berger as a firebrand critic willing to broadcast controversial opinions on some of the most important British artists of the day, including Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.
Permanent Red features in the following genres: History of art
Permanent Red is available in Paperback
Permanent Red was written by John Berger and published by Verso
Permanent Red has 224 pages
Yes it is part of The Essential John Berger series
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