De Kooning: An American Master
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Author | Mark Stevens and Annalyn Swan |
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Language | English |
Subject | Willem de Kooning |
Genre | Biography |
Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
Publication date | November 9, 2004 |
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Pages | 752 (hardcover) |
Awards | 2005 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 in the thirties and forties. 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.
Honors and awards
- 2004 Los Angeles Times Book Prize (Biography)[4][5]
- 2004 National Book Critics Circle Awards[6][7]
- 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography[8][9]
- 2005 Ambassador Book Award[10][11]
References
- ^ Red Grooms (2004-12-12). "When de Kooning Was King". Newyorktimes.com. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ Swords, Deirdre (2013-03-01). "de Kooning: An American Master". The Brooklyn Rail. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "National Book Critics Circle: awards". Bookcritics.org. Archived from the original on 2019-04-27. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ Romano, Carlin (2005-03-19). "National Book Critics Circle Awards 'De Kooning' biography bests Dylan's look back - Philly.com". Articles.philly.com. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "The Pulitzer Prizes | Citation". Pulitzer.org. 2013-03-29. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ Katharine Q. Seelye (2005-04-05). "Los Angeles Times and Wall Street Journal Each Win Two Pulitzer Prizes". Newyorktimes.com. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Eugenides, Jeffrey. "Ambassador Book Award". Shelfari.com. Retrieved 2013-04-02.