{"product_id":"gerhard-richter-books-paperback","title":"Gerhard Richter: Books - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGerhard Richter\u003c\/b\u003e (Artist), \u003cb\u003eDieter Schwarz\u003c\/b\u003e (Text by (Art\/Photo Books)), \u003cb\u003eHans Ulrich Obrist\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerhard Richter (born 1932) is predominantly known for his paintings and drawings, which strike a playful balance between photo-realism and abstraction, while at once delving into often controversial political commentary. His works have explored a multitude of media, from photo-based, monochrome and brightly colored paintings to ink-doused papers and thin, multicolored strips of pure pattern. Beyond his artistic works, and particularly in recent years, Richter has published extensively on his vision of art and artistic values: in letters, interviews, public statements, excerpts and articles, Richter has established himself as a brilliant advocate of contemporary painting. Richter has also increasingly explored the possibilities of the book as medium in a series of extraordinary artist's books. \u003ci\u003eGerhard Richter: Books\u003c\/i\u003e takes an in-depth look at his work in this medium. It features a book-length interview with the artist by internationally renowned art critic and historian Hans Ulrich Obrist, who walks us through the Richter archive and discusses the work with the artist himself, affording the reader an entirely new perspective on his works. The book also includes a new text by Kunstmuseum Winterthur director Dieter Schwarz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 122\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.2 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 31, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769855541536,"sku":"9781941366011","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8e08da608c63d8e4585310c359076a6b.webp?v=1780358353","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/gerhard-richter-books-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}