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OverviewThe first substantial monograph to explore the life and work of Ray Howard-Jones (1903- 1996), an outstanding Welsh female artist, once renowned yet now sadly neglected. Associated particularly with the Second World War in south Wales, the spectacular Pembrokeshire coast and exceptional mosaic murals in Cardiff and Edinburgh, each period of her life, work and legacy is covered in-depth through fully illustrated chronological chapters. AUTHOR: David Moore is a writer, researcher, independent curator and museum/gallery consultant with a particular interest in modern and contemporary visual art collection development in Wales. He has published books, including the previous Graffeg title Art for Wales, and numerous articles, catalogues and reviews. David lives in Brecon. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David MoorePublisher: Graffeg Limited Imprint: Graffeg Limited Dimensions: Width: 25.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 25.00cm ISBN: 9781802581881ISBN 10: 180258188 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 07 July 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAssociated particularly with the Second World War in south Wales, the spectacular Pembrokeshire coast and exceptional mosaic murals in Cardiff and Edinburgh, each period of her life and work is covered in-depth through chronological chapters. Beginning with her progressive upbringing in Penarth and at the London Garden School (1903-20), followed by her time at from the Slade (1921-25) through to her later years, during which she spent increasing amounts of time on the Pembrokeshire coast and was the subject of two significant Welsh Arts Council retrospective touring exhibitions, the book explores the life and legacy of an artistic talent deserving of further appreciation and of being returned to the public consciousness. -- Publisher: Graffeg Author InformationDavid Moore is a writer, researcher, independent curator and museum/gallery consultant with a particular interest in modern and contemporary visual art collection development in Wales. He has published books, including the previous Graffeg title Art for Wales, and numerous articles, catalogues and reviews. David lives in Brecon. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |