{"product_id":"freud-back-to-visual-basics-9783822858059","title":"Freud (Back To Visual Basics)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnflinching truth British artist Lucian Freud (19222011) was widely considered the most important figurative painter of his generation. Master portraitist and specialist in nudes  Freud used impasto to create depth and intensity while restraining his color palate to mostly muted hues. His portraits may be physically unflattering to their subjects  but they are honest  frank  and unapologetic. \"I paint people \" Freud said  \"not because of what they are like  not exactly in spite of what they are like  but how they happen to be.\" About the Series: Each book in TASCHENs Basic Art series features: a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist  covering his or her cultural and historical importance a concise biography approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45647584755765,"sku":"ByrdShop_3822858056","price":51.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9783822858059.jpg?v=1781694259","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/freud-back-to-visual-basics-9783822858059","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}