Delicious Metropolis: The Desserts and Urban Scenes of Wayne Thiebaud (Fine Art Book, California Artist Gift Book, Book of Cityscapes and Sweets)

Synopsis

Delicious Metropolis Brings Together Two Of Wayne Thiebaud's Most Celebrated Bodies Of Work: Desserts And Cityscapes. Between The Two, Fascinating Juxtapositions Develop. The Layers Of A Neapolitan Cake Echo The Shadows Cast Across A Street In The Late Afternoon. The Pastel Hues Of Iced Sponge Cakes Match California's Candy-colored Houses. Curators, Critics, And Artists Guide The Reader Through The Book Via Insightful Bite-size Essays. This Gorgeous Hardcover Offers Fans And Newcomers A Refreshing And Accessible Way To Enjoy The Oeuvre Of This Iconic American Painter. Complete With Multicolored Page Edges Evoking The Layers Of One Of Thiebaud's Mouthwatering Cakes, It's A Treat For Art Lovers, City-dwellers, And Gourmets Alike.