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Since 1995, Andy Goldsworthy has created a series of artworks in Northwest England in sheepfolds: stone enclosures found across the countryside that have been used for assembling, sheltering, and washing sheep for hundreds of years. After working on and off for more than a decade, he completed thirty-five folds, often rebuilding them in the process; many of them can now once again serve their intended purpose. These form the core of Enclosure: they reflect Goldsworthy’s lifelong interest in the land, its history, and the people who work on it. They are accompanied by a rich collection of ephemeral work related in various ways to sheep, including a spectacular series of large sheep paintings—paintings made by the hoof-prints of sheep.
Enclosure, which joins the sublime tradition of the art and literature of the landscape of the British Isles, is an exciting addition to the series of eight bestselling books that Goldsworthy has already produced for Abrams.
Enclosure, which joins the sublime tradition of the art and literature of the landscape of the British Isles, is an exciting addition to the series of eight bestselling books that Goldsworthy has already produced for Abrams.
About the Author
Andy Goldsworthy is one of the most prominent artists in the world today. Although commissions take him all over the world, the landscape of Northwest England and Scotland (where he lives) remain at the heart of his work. Goldsworthy’s bestselling books for Abrams include A Collaboration with Nature, Time, Stone, and Passage.
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amazing, Mar 18 2008
By Lorie - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Enclosure (Hardcover)
You will not look at rocks, sticks, ice, leaves or water the same way after you read this (or any) of his books. It's mezmerizing to see the way these common objects we would walk right by turn into sublime art. Also worth checking out the DVD "Rivers and Tides". Just wonderful, and the polar opposite of the slick, mass produced art out there today.
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A Living Master Artist, Jun 20 2010
By dream factory - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Enclosure (Hardcover)
We look to our past and admire the great masters of modern art like Van gogh, Picasso, Matisse, Pollack, Moore. How they made us see art in a new context. And we look around and to the future for the next great artist who shall enlighten our vision. He is right here. Right in front of us. A non-destructive consciouness expanding master of art.This book is a wonder of his works. Beautifully illustrated wonderfully discussed. A great book. Learn what moves this land art genius. Get to know his genuine down to earth nature.
So why dose major fame elude him. Firstly he is not out to sell himself. Hes not part of the madison avenue Guggenheim mentality. Secondly alot of his works are temporary. Actually ment to be digested back into nature. So all we have is a photographic history. So big shot collectors can't buy that yellow ring of leaves or arranged pile of stones on the beach. But you can expeience the beauty through these great books.
A thousand years from now when history looks back upon our time of modern art and modern vision Andy Goldsworthy shall be at the top of an elite group of determined pioneers.
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Art for earth's sake, Jan 27 2008
By Geoff Bush - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Enclosure (Hardcover)
Andy Goldsworthy's work is as good as a human being can get to the Northern Lights.
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