The Art of Rivalry
Four Friendships, Betrayals, and Breakthroughs in Modern Art
Sebastian Smee
The book delves into the complex relationships between four pairs of famous artists: Manet and Degas, Picasso and Matisse, Pollock and de Kooning, Freud and Bacon. It explores how their competitive friendships fueled creative tension, leading to significant breakthroughs and evolutions in modern art.
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