Alice Neel: Painted Truths

Will be essential reading for anyone interested in her career. There is plenty here to engage both the eye and the brain. While the paintings still might be unsettling, the materials presented here will go along way to helping us understand them."—Pamela Simpson, Woman's Art Journal. Lavishly illustrated. Hoglund, Choice "A penetrating look at the portraits. "One of the most interesting aspects of this volume is the inclusion of a series of reflections on voices, testifying to the continued relevance of Neel’s work, renders an already outstanding collection truly superb."—S.L

Desertwriter said Alice Neel one of America's greatest "Alice Neel one of America's greatest 20th century painters" according to Desertwriter. a magnificent collection of Neel's works.unfortunately I did not learn about her art until after her death--and ignoring her life and work was a huge disservice to western culture and Americans specifically. thiscollection is a standout publicationthank to Barry Walker AND the MFA Houston. 0th century painters. a magnificent collection of Neel's works.unfortunately I did not learn about her art until after her death--and ignoring her life and work was a huge disservice to western culture and Americans specifically. thiscollection is a standout publicationthank to Barry Walker AND the MFA Houston. "Book arrived in perfect condition and is beautiful" according to Christie-Lynne. Book arrived in perfect condition and is beautifulso happy to have this in my art and photography book collection. Alice Neel was a fascinating human being!. You Are Going to Like It OMG, this book is great! I haven't even read a little of this book, but it's already not leaving me until I finish it allover and over. This book is printed magnificently, the pages each a treasure.

After ascending to prominence in the 1960s as the feminist movement gained momentum, she has remained an iconic figure in the history of American painting. A self-proclaimed “collector of souls,” Neel often painted friends and family, as well as the celebrated artists and writers of her day, such as Andy Warhol, Frank O’Hara, and Meyer Shapiro, delving into personalities and idiosyncrasies with a rare frankness. Widely regarded as one of the most important American painters of the 20th century, Alice Neel is internationally recognized for her contributions to Abstract Expressionism, especially her perceptive portraiture. Alice Neel: Painted Truths brings together paintings that demonstrate Neel’s range and ability, along with insightful commentary from four leading art historians. Alt