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Sharp: 1942-1979

A Biography Of Martin Sharp

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Lowell Tarling explores the kaleidoscopic life of a counter-culture icon in Sharp: 1942-1979. He chronicles Martin Sharp’s journey from Oz magazine to his legendary psychedelic posters and pop art masterpieces.

Additional information

Publisher

ETT Imprint

Release Date

November 1, 2016

Number of pages

354

Language

English

ISBN

9781925416596

Download options

Epub

Format

Digital Book

SKU: 9781925416596 Categories: , Product ID: 26179

Description

This ebook tells the life story of Australia’s most famous pop artist. Specifically, it explores the wild times in Sharp: 1942-1979: A Biography Of Martin Sharp by Lowell Tarling. Martin Sharp changed the way we look at music and art. Furthermore, he lived at the heart of the hippie era. Thus, his story is full of color and loud sounds.

Art in Sharp: 1942-1979: A Biography Of Martin Sharp by Lowell Tarling

Martin Sharp became famous for his bright posters and record covers. Consequently, the book Sharp: 1942-1979: A Biography Of Martin Sharp by Lowell Tarling shows his creative rise. He moved from Sydney to London to join the underground scene. In addition, he worked with famous rock stars like Eric Clapton. Therefore, his art became the face of a whole generation.

London in Sharp: 1942-1979: A Biography Of Martin Sharp by Lowell Tarling

The author examines how Sharp helped launch the famous Oz magazine. Primarily, Sharp: 1942-1979: A Biography of Martin Sharp by Lowell Tarling focuses on his time in England. He lived in a house full of other artists and thinkers. Similarly, the book describes the legal battles he faced for his bold work. Thus, the reader sees the risk behind the beauty.

Key Themes of the Artistic Life

The author highlights many details about the work and the genius’s mind. Specifically, readers can find these ideas in Sharp: 1942-1979: A Biography Of Martin Sharp by Lowell Tarling:

  • The Psychedelic Style: How he used swirls and bright colors to show new ideas.

  • Music and Vision: His deep link to the world of blues and rock and roll.

  • The Yellow House: His dream of making a space for artists to live together.

  • Cultural Rebellion: Why his posters were more than just art to his fans.

Value of Sharp: 1942-1979: A Biography Of Martin Sharp by Lowell Tarling

This volume acts as a vital guide for anyone who loves pop culture. Indeed, Sharp: 1942-1979: A Biography Of Martin Sharp by Lowell Tarling is a vibrant and deep biography. Moreover, the simple language makes his fast life easy for everyone to follow. Finally, it proves that art can change the world. It is a perfect choice for your collection.

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