Edward Hopper: A Fresh Look at Landscape
Edward Hopper: A Fresh Look at Landscape is an English-language exhibition catalogue bringing together paintings, watercolours and drawings shown at the Fondation Beyeler exhibition, with works spanning the 1910s to the 1960s. Essays focus on the depiction of landscape, making this a substantial reference for readers interested in Hopper’s treatment of light, colour and the American landscape.
At a glance
- Catalogue of the Fondation Beyeler’s 2020 exhibition devoted to Hopper’s images of the American landscape.
- Includes paintings, watercolours and drawings from the 1910s to the 1960s, alongside essays about depicting landscape.
- The listing describes Hopper’s attention to colour and his depiction of light and shadow.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers multiple media and several decades of Hopper’s work rather than focusing solely on oil paintings.
- Essays on landscape depiction complement the exhibition artworks and give the volume a subject-focused angle.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Hatje Cantz Verlag |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 27 Feb. 2020 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 168 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 3775746544 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3775746540 |
| Dimensions | 31.5 x 28.3 x 8.04 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.48 kg |
What to know before buying
- The listed dimensions and weight indicate a large, heavy volume, so it is better suited to shelf or table reading than carrying around.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking an English-language catalogue centred on Edward Hopper’s landscapes.
- Art students and collectors wanting a survey of paintings, watercolours and drawings across several decades.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a lightweight book to carry regularly.
- Buyers seeking a general biography or a catalogue focused on Hopper’s city scenes rather than landscape.
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Aggregate customer ratings are strongly weighted towards the top category, suggesting generally favourable reception, but the available information includes no written feedback. Ratings alone cannot show whether readers particularly valued the landscape focus, image selection or essays.
Frequently asked questions
What does this Edward Hopper catalogue cover?
The catalogue gathers paintings, watercolours and drawings shown in the Fondation Beyeler’s 2020 exhibition, covering work from the 1910s to the 1960s, and includes essays on depicting landscape.
Is the book in English?
Yes. The listing gives the language as English.
Is it portable?
The listed weight is 1.48 kg and dimensions are 31.5 x 28.3 x 8.04 cm, so it is a sizeable volume best suited to reading at home or at a desk.
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