The
Vorticists, a rebellious cohort of young artists in early twentieth-century
England, defied the conventions of the art world with their distinctive
abstract creations. Despite the brevity of their existence, from 1911 to
1913, their startling innovations left an indelible mark on English art
history. In this book James King explores the personalities and lives of
these colourful individuals, capturing the tumultuous environment in which
they thrived. The narrative presents biographies of the group’s members –
‘our little gang’, as Ezra Pound called them – highlighting personal
conflicts and providing a concise, highly readable history of the movement.
This book is ideal for art enthusiasts, historians and anyone intrigued by
avant-garde movements of the early twentieth century.
- ISBN10 1836390556
- ISBN13 9781836390558
- Publish Date 1 June 2025
- Publish Status Forthcoming
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Reaktion Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 248
- Language English