Shape Of My Heart (Art & Poetry Series) - Hardcover

Sting

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0941807207 ISBN 13: 9780941807203

Publisher: Welcome Books, 1998

Synopsis

Shape of My Heart marries the hautning lyrics of pop icon Sting with the mesmerizing images of Pablo Picasso, perhaps the greatest artist of the twentieth century. The result is a scintillating look at how the forces of love and desire will enrich and complicate life.

Sting's lyrics from his amazing song echo the feelings of an entire generation. Here is a true love song from the 1990s, full of ambiguities, self-doubt, hope, and mysticism. In Sting's vision, we discover that the truth of the heart is often masked by forces beyond our control. These are words that reverberate with feeling, much like the images painted by the ever controversial Picasso.

Both these artists share the ability to make the world see itself in a new light. Picasso painted his subjects--particularly the women he loved--unlike any artist before or after him, and the world was changed because of his vision. In a similar way, the complexity of Sting's words elevate and expand popular music into previously uncharted territory.

Together, these words and images--like all messages from the heart--will make the perfect gift of love.

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Review:

"I know that the spades are swords of a soldier / I know that the clubs are weapons of war / I know that diamonds mean money for this art / But that's not the shape of my heart." So goes the chorus of Shape of My Heart, lyrics composed and sung by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Sting. In this lovely, oversized book, Sting's words are spread across the pages and complemented with paintings by the visionary artist Pablo Picasso. This treatment allows for a leisurely and thoughtful contemplation of both the poetry and the artwork, as the words and images play with and against each other, sparking readers' imaginations. The combination is an evocative and powerful one, perhaps because both artists are known for opening minds and hearts--shedding fresh, revealing light on what we thought we already understood completely. --Brangien Davis

About the Author:

Sting (b. 1951) has recorded eight albums with The Police and ten solo albums, won over a dozen Grammy awards, and appeared in 14 films and numerous stage productions. He is also an activist with Amnesty International and the Rainforest Foundation.

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was one of the seminal artists of the 20th century. His works are featured in museums around the world.

About this edition

• Publisher: Welcome Books
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0941807207
• ISBN 13: 9780941807203
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Picasso Pablo