{"product_id":"9781789141313","title":"The End : Artists' Late and Last Works","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Blotkamp, Carel \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe arts\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 14 October 2019 by Reaktion Books.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHardback | 248 pages, 60 illustrations, 24 in colour\u003cbr\u003e214 x 168 x 23 | 854g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen is a work of art finished? Can it be complete in a mental sense? And who decides? In this highly original and wide-ranging study, Carel Blotkamp explores the concept and manifestations of 'the end' in art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the idea of a mortal end to the notion of completeness, Blotkamp describes a fascinating array of historical facts and myths as well as novels on art and artists. He examines the value of the last works of artists, considering how a particular end came about and how that might affect our perception of the work; the difference in the styles of artists in old age; unfinished last works and those completed by another's hand; and the mythology inherent in the reception of last works, taking the last works of Raphael and Mondrian as prime examples. For students, artists and art enthusiasts looking for a new perspective on modern art, The End is the perfect place to start.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far From The Madding Crowd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43925340422403,"sku":"9781789141313","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/3207\/4914\/files\/9781789141313_67ebce96-0971-47da-b79b-b2d3c51482ba.jpg?v=1731414175","url":"https:\/\/www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com\/products\/9781789141313","provider":"Far From The Madding Crowd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}