A Way Of Living : The Art Of Willem De Kooning

The work of Willem de Kooning (1904-1997), one of the leading exponents of Abstract Expressionism, continues to provoke and inspire subsequent generations of artists such as Cecily Brown, Rebecca Warren and Jonathan Lasker.

This reference monograph encompasses De Kooning's major works and periods, including his controversial 'Woman' paintings, and the multitude of sketches and preparatory drawings that accompany them. An illustrated chronology charts his life, career and work, and photographs from the artist's archive are interspersed throughout the book, providing a better understanding of the art historical context in which his paintings are situated.