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Koorosh Shishegaran: The Art of Altruism

Koorosh Shishegaran: The Art of Altruism
Library Shelf Location 18.SHIS
Publication Date 2017
Description

Born in Qazvin, Iran, in 1944, Koorosh Shishegaran is considered one of the most expressive and emotive artists of the contemporary Iranian art movement.

In a career spanning six decades, he has established himself as an artist of great discipline, social awareness and manual skill, working in a wide array of different media, from graphic design to painting, photography and furniture design. Drawing inspiration from Iranian visual culture, Shishegaran is best known for his scribble line abstract paintings. These dynamic colourful lines, depicting the contemporary human condition, enabled the artist to find a style and language expressive of the modern era.

With contributions from leading experts in the field and featuring over 300 colour plates, Koorosh Shishegaran: The Art of Altruism brings together the life and works of the artist for the first time, showcasing his various artistic phases and outlining his progressive approach to art-making and distribution.

ISBN 9780863561986
Quantity 1
Pages 312
Author Hamid Keshmirshekan
Format Hardback
Publisher Saqi Books, London
Related Artist Koorosh Shishegaran
Categories Artist (relating to a single artist/collaborative team), Painting
Artist's Nationality Iranian
Language English

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