The Art of Rivalry

Sebastian Smee, 2017

Overview

This book delves into the intense rivalries that shaped modern art, focusing not on animosity but on the complex interplay of admiration, friendship, and love. It examines the dynamics between influential artists such as Degas and Manet, Picasso and Matisse, Pollock and de Kooning, and Freud and Bacon. These relationships, marked by both profound inspiration and deep jealousy, pushed artists to extraordinary creative heights. The narrative explores how these bonds, even through betrayal, ultimately defined the course of art history.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the personal lives of famous artists.
• Those fascinated by the psychology of creative collaboration and competition.
• Art history enthusiasts seeking insights into modern art movements.

Key features

• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Pages: 416
• Publisher: Profile Books
• Publication Year: 2017
• ISBN: 9781781251669