Every generation has a chance to rediscover the ageless tales from Arthurian myth. But who was King Arthur? Was he a great and noble king; a strong warrior chieftain; a Celtic deity; or a compelling character of myth and legend? The lack of solid evidence has fueled fierce debate among scholars and historians. But whether or not we can verify his existence mdash; or guess at his appearance mdash; a gallery of important artists have used their prodigious talents to depict King Arthur and his compatriots in a range of creative styles. This stunning array of 148 color and black-and-white illustrations compiles the best of this artwork. This unique collection presents interpretations of medieval times and the chivalric code mdash; from simply elegant to lavishly ornate mdash; by legends N. C. Wyeth; Aubrey Beardsley; William Russell Flint; Howard Pyle; and others. Accompanied by an introduction to each artist and his work; this visual feast is a triumph of creativity and a tempting invitation to return to the spellbinding world of Camelot.These Arthurian legends have inspired numerous film adaptations; including the 2017 release Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur; directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Charlie Hunnam; Jude Law; Eric Bana; Djimon Hounsou; and Annabelle Wallis.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful artbook of an enigmatic Peter KuperBy Parka[[VIDEOID:mo2W5IMYS1PPHQT]]Peter Kuper has lived in New York since 1977. Hes the guy who drew "Spy vs Spy" for MAD magazine.Drawn to New York is a collection of sketches; illustrations and comics about the city he was attracted to when he first visited it in 1968.The sketches are of observations and his interpretation of the city; the streets and its people. Sometimes drawn in just ink; other times with colour pencils and watercolour. Occasionally; you see a receipt or photo taped to his sketchbooks. He uses many different medium.There are several short comics included. Some are his adventurous in the city; such as climbing up the Brooklyn Bridge in 1981. Most are fictional and wildly imaginative; while at the same time inspired by the city. Some depict the economic situations; others reflect on the lives of people. Theres also one for September 11. Hes a good storyteller and the comics show.Also included are some editorial art he did for publications such as Time; New York Times; etc. Many of his illustrations; not just the editorial ones; feel quite editorial; if you know what I mean.He has a nice casual style that manages to capture the vibe of the city. Even though that casual style is sometimes used to tell rather serious or dark stories.Overall; Its a wonderful artbook of an enigmatic Peter Kuper.(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my profile for the link.)