This brilliant blend of history, biography, and criticism explores the seminal figures of twentieth-century French artâMatisse, Picasso, Derain, LĂ©ger, Dufy, Braque, Giacometti, Balthus, and HĂ©lionâand the vital art world in which they thrived.
The ten interlocking essays in this important book include radical new evaluations of Derain, LĂ©ger, and Dufy, and penetrating studies of the final works of Picasso and Braque. Paris Without End, Jed Perlâs first book, is now celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary and is essential reading for anyone passionate about modern art.
Roberta Smith called it âa quiet, cogent tour de force. . . . As one criticâs demonstration of what he considers the best in art and the best way to write about it, this book sets a high standard.â
Hilton Kramer also noted, âEveryone who cares about the art of the twentieth century will find something to disagree with in this bookâits many unorthodox judgments are bound to be controversialâbut that, in my view, is a mark of the bookâs importance.â