Silent Theater: The Art of Edward Hopper

Silent Theater: The Art of Edward Hopper by Wells, Walter. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780714863092.

This monograph illuminates the life and work of one of Americas most celebrated yet enigmatic artists. Through a close study of the themes, emotions and imagery that preoccupied Hopper (1882 - 1967) throughout his life, Walter Wells presents many new insights, especially into the haunting silence and loneliness at the heart of the artists vision. In particular, Silent Theater explores the psychological tensions underlying the world of Hopper and his wife, Josephine Nivison. Using literature and other sources, the author reveals how Hopper created complex pictorial dramas about the human condition. The books expansive design allows the superb reproductions of Hoppers paintings, watercolours and etchings--including his most memorable images that have indeed become American icons-- to register with an impact that matches the eloquence of its text.