This book re-examines the work of John Piper who, as well as being a prominent painter, printmaker and photographer, was an active figure in many cultural spheres during the 1940s when the foundations of his reputation were laid. It brings together work that was officially commissioned during the Second World War and contextualises it with work from the pre-war and post-war years. All aspects of Piper's work during the forties are examined.
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This book re-examines the work of John Piper who, as well as being a prominent painter, printmaker and photographer, was an active figure in many cultural spheres during the 1940s when the foundations of his reputation were laid. It brings together work that was officially commissioned during the Second World War and contextualises it with work from the pre-war and post-war years. All aspects of Piper's work during the forties are examined.
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First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 4to. pp 144. Original publishers burgundy cloth, lettered gilt at the spine. Copiously illustrated in colour and black and white throughout. This text re-examines the John Piper work officially commissioned during World War II and puts it in context with work from pre-war and post-war years. The book looks at Piper's work in the many different forms it took during the 1940's. Exhibition publication. ISBN: 0856675296 Fine in very good indeed dust jacket.
