It is similar to Cubism. That is what he was trying to imitate.
The photo collage is from 1982, the painting from 1985..
On 21 June 2006, his painting of The Splash fetched £2.6 million.
Grapefruit
The one from 1985 is 47x33 cm.
David Hockney has written: 'Home made prints' '18 portraits' 'David Hockney on his work' 'Hockney paints the stage' 'Martha's vineyard and other places' 'David Hockney's dog days' -- subject(s): British Painting, Catalogs, Criticism and interpretation, Dogs in art, Modern Painting, Painting, British, Painting, Modern 'Photographe' 'David Hockney prints, 1954-77' 'Secret knowledge' -- subject(s): Technique, Painting, History 'Hockney fotografo' 'On photography' 'You make the picture' -- subject(s): Art, modern, Art,Modern, Exhibitions 'Hockney posters' -- subject(s): Exhibitions, Posters, Influence, Poster collections, Private collections 'Tekeningen en etsen' 'Hockney on photography' 'David Hockney photographs' -- subject(s): Artistic Photography, Photography, Artistic 'Looking at pictures in a book at the National Gallery' -- subject(s): National Gallery (Great Britain) 'David Hockney Zeichnungen und Druckgraphik 1959-1977' 'Paper pools' '[Paintings]'
The photo collage is from 1982, the painting from 1985..
On 21 June 2006, his painting of The Splash fetched £2.6 million.
Grapefruit
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The one from 1985 is 47x33 cm.
David Hockney has written: 'Home made prints' '18 portraits' 'David Hockney on his work' 'Hockney paints the stage' 'Martha's vineyard and other places' 'David Hockney's dog days' -- subject(s): British Painting, Catalogs, Criticism and interpretation, Dogs in art, Modern Painting, Painting, British, Painting, Modern 'Photographe' 'David Hockney prints, 1954-77' 'Secret knowledge' -- subject(s): Technique, Painting, History 'Hockney fotografo' 'On photography' 'You make the picture' -- subject(s): Art, modern, Art,Modern, Exhibitions 'Hockney posters' -- subject(s): Exhibitions, Posters, Influence, Poster collections, Private collections 'Tekeningen en etsen' 'Hockney on photography' 'David Hockney photographs' -- subject(s): Artistic Photography, Photography, Artistic 'Looking at pictures in a book at the National Gallery' -- subject(s): National Gallery (Great Britain) 'David Hockney Zeichnungen und Druckgraphik 1959-1977' 'Paper pools' '[Paintings]'
David Kimber has written: 'Lighting for glamour photography' -- subject(s): Photography, Lighting, Portrait photography, Glamour photography
David Higgs has written: 'Mountain photography' -- subject(s): Photography of mountains
David Hockney's greatest contribution to pop art lies in his innovative use of color and perspective, which challenged traditional representations of reality. His iconic works, such as "A Bigger Splash," blend elements of photography and painting, capturing the vibrant essence of contemporary life and leisure. Hockney's exploration of technology, particularly in his later iPad artworks, further expanded the boundaries of pop art, demonstrating its adaptability in the digital age. Through his unique vision, he has redefined the relationship between art, culture, and the viewer's experience.
David R Redsicker has written: 'The practical methodology of forensic photography' -- subject(s): Legal photography
David Hockneys date of birth is 9th of July 1937 (which means he is 73 years old) and he was born in Bradford in Yorkshire.
Bonnie Clearwater has written: 'Painting into Photography, Photography into Painting' 'Ana Mendieta' 'Sweet Dreams & Nightmares - Dada & Surrealism from the Rosalind & Melvin Jacobs Collection' 'David Smith Stop Action' 'Richard Artschwager' 'Malcolm Morley' 'American Short Stories Saul Steinberg/Raymond Pettibon' 'Christian Holstad' 'Frank Stella at two thousand'