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A Sparrow's Life's as Sweet as Ours is a collection based on the
Bird of the Month column in The Oldie, which is written by an
instigator of the magazine, John McEwen and illustrated by renowned
wildlife artist Carry Akroyd. In this beautiful new book, painter
and printmaker Carry Akroyd presents a sequence of her small
screenprints, full of variety and colour, that illustrate British
birds in all four seasons of the year. These stunning prints give
full rein to her extensive knowledge of the British landscape, and
what shines out of these dynamic designs is Carry's deft capturing
of each bird's characteristics set beautifully in relation to its
habitat. Her consideration of each species combines accuracy with
elegant simplicity. John McEwen's accompanying text is written with
charm and concision, and his original columns have been updated for
this new collection. John's light, eclectic approach connects
snippets of ornithology, history, etymology and cookery, all
expressed with wit and knowledge. His writing is spiced with poetry
- from Chaucer to the present - as well as facts and stories, while
personal and other anecdotes are included to inform and, above all,
entertain.
This beautifully illustrated book takes readers inside Samuel and
Gabrielle Lurie's dynamic private collection of contemporary
British art, an intended gift to the Yale Center for British Art.
Spanning the past four decades, the collection includes major works
by Ian Stephenson, Patrick Caulfield, and John Walker, as well as
important prints by Howard Hodgkin and R. B. Kitaj. At its core are
52 paintings and drawings by John Hoyland, widely considered one of
Britain's foremost abstract painters. The Independent Eye features
an interview with the Luries, as well as essays by leading critics
and writers, some of whom were and are personally acquainted with
the artists represented. These experts assess individual artists
and works, explore their inspirations and methods, and define their
shared experiences and values. They also address subjects such as
the overall importance of the collection and postwar art in
Britain. Distributed for the Yale Center for British Art Exhibition
Schedule: Yale Center for British Art (09/16/10-01/02/11)
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