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Recently named one of the world's top 200 collectors by ARTnews, Scott M. Black has developed an exceptional collection of Impressionist, Postimpressionist and Modernist works over the past two decades. Ranging from sculptures by Rodin, Maillol and Moore to paintings by (among others) Monet, Renoir, Cezanne, Leger, Picasso, Braque, Vuillard, Signac, De Chirico, Miro and Magritte and works on paper by Chagall, Pissarro and Degas, this is indeed one of the world's most notable private holdings. But more than simply an amalgam of remarkable artworks, the Black Collection--published here for the first time as an ensemble--bespeaks a personal engagement with each object, a sense of wonder that infuses this gathering with a spirit of adventure, delight and romance. Includes historical commentary by George T. M. Shackelford, author of Impressions of Light and Gauguin Tahiti. Taken together, these 60 objects present a compelling, instructive and disarmingly personal panorama of the period from 1870 to 1970 when art revolutionized our ways of seeing.
A wide variety of artwork from the Scott M. Black collection is presented here. Thirty-three artists are showcased - all in full color. Each painting/sculpture is accompanied by a brief biography of the artist, and often, the interesting history of the artwork itself. This history, or background, was something I really found interesting. I was also pleased to discover a couple of artists about whom I knew nothing. It made me want to do more research on them.While this book is a wonderful introduction to an amazing collection, I don't know that it's limited size allows the full beauty of the artwork to be captured. It makes you long to see the works full-sized, close up and in perfect light. Also, the initial price seems quite high. Fortunately, it appears that there are more affordable copies available now. A worthwhile addition to any art library - made even more irresistible by the reduced price.
