{"product_id":"wayne-thiebaud-a-radical-realism-9780847875740","title":"Wayne Thiebaud: A Radical Realism","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first critical look at the artist's work since his death, focusing on his deep connections to California and his distinctive approach to realism, by those who knew him well.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book examines the extraordinary career of Wayne Thiebaud (1920-2021) and highlights his iconic representations of everyday scenes. Born in Mesa, Arizona, Thiebaud's formative years in Southern California and his long-term residence in Northern California crucially influenced his work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRenowned for his vibrant portrayals of commonplace objects--dessert pastries, bow ties, paint cans, and hot dogs--as well as his figure studies and landscapes, Thiebaud is reexamined through the lens of his lifelong engagement with historical and contemporary art movements, as well as his California surroundings. The radical realism of Thiebaud treats its subjects--isolated still life objects, decontextualized people, and skewed landscapes--unnaturally, keeping them familiar but disturbingly distorted. Essays offer fresh perspectives on how Thiebaud's work infuses familiar scenes with both humor and depth, while capturing the dramatic spirit of the region. Thiebaud's teaching career and the influence of California's unique light, culture, and landscape on his art are also explored, offering a comprehensive understanding of how place and profession shaped his creative vision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Frank\u003c\/b\u003e is an American art critic, historian, and curator based in Los Angeles. \u003cb\u003eDerrick Cartwright\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of art, architecture, and art history at the University of San Diego. \u003cb\u003eGene Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e is a retired professor from California State University, Long Beach, and lifelong friend of Wayne Thiebaud. \u003cb\u003eJulia Friedman\u003c\/b\u003e is a Russian-born independent art historian and writer based in Los Angeles. \u003cb\u003eRachel Teagle\u003c\/b\u003e is the founding director of the Manetti Shrem Museum of Art at the University of California, Davis.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rizzoli Electa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51603180585234,"sku":"9780847875740","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_aff8f46c-651b-42ae-a4b6-6b26409b4cad.jpg?v=1757427821","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/wayne-thiebaud-a-radical-realism-9780847875740","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}