Painting people : the state of the art

"Painting People" is an in-depth yet accessible survey of figure painting's renaissance in the contemporary art world.

Established author and broadcaster Charlotte Mullins introduces over eighty-five of the most exciting international artists who place painting and the figure at the heart of their practice, and puts their work and the themes they explore in historical, social and artistic context.

The book also includes a concise history of the genre and detailed biographies of all the artists featured.