Artists That Made Me What I Am
Discover the creative influences behind my artistic journey in this curated reading list, Artists That Made Me What I Am. Featuring inspiring artist books and biographies, including The Art of Chesley Bonestell and Irving Stone's The Agony and the Ecstasy, explore the visionaries who shaped my craft.
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The Art of Chesley Bonestell
by Ron Miller
"Your conception of outer space has probably been influenced by...Bonestell's surrealist paintings of other-planetary scenes, which caused a sensation when Life first published...them....His vivid imaginings...were used as the visual basis for several...science fiction movies....More than 300...works appear....Rediscover this influential artist, whose success has been credited with stoking public support for the U.S. space program.""--Booklist. ""Will appeal to any lover of fine art."" --Fantasy & Science Fiction."
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The Agony and the Ecstasy
by Irving Stone
A novel of Michelangelo who was the creator of David, painter of the Sistine ceiling, and architect of the dome of St. Peter's.
