Harper's June05: Interview with David Hockney
The article is an interview of David Hockney with illustrations regarding, initially, his research and opinions on the "optical" techniques of the western painters back as far as van Eyck's circle in 1430s.
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Unfortunately, the website doesn't show the June issue yet.
The article is an interview of David Hockney with illustrations regarding, initially, his research and opinions on the "optical" techniques of the western painters back as far as van Eyck's circle in 1430s.
In contrast, he finds Rembrant's magnificent calligraphic line, with spiritual if not literal homage to the 'perspective-less' Chinese imagery arriving in Holland of the day on every ship of the Dutch East Indies Company.
Anyway, get the June issue if you can.
Of course, reading Lewis Lapham's eminently literate rants is worth the price any time. (and thanks to John for signing me up in the first place! It's the only magazine I take on paper any more!)
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