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Meanings Of Abstract Art
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Author : Paul Crowther
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012
Meanings Of Abstract Art written by Paul Crowther and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Art categories.
"This book explores the relation of abstract art to nature. Traditional picturing and sculpture are based on conventions of resemblance between the work and that which it is a representation "of". Abstract works, in contrast, adopt alternative modes of visual representation, or break down and reconfigure the mimetic conventions of pictorial art and sculpture. Obviously this means that abstract art takes many different forms. However, this diversity should not mask some key structural features; these center on two basic relations to nature (understanding nature in the broadest sense to comprise the world of recognisable objects, creatures, organisms, processes, and states of affairs). The first involves abstracting from nature, to give selected aspects of it a new and extremely unfamiliar appearance. The second involves abstract art as the affirmation of a relatively unconstrained natural creativity that issues in new, autonomous forms that are not constrained by mimetic conventions. (Such creativity is often attributed to the power of the unconscious.)The book contains three categories of essays: 1) those on classical modernism (Mondrian, Malevich, Kandinsky, Arp, early American abstraction), 2) those on post-war abstraction (Pollock, Still, Newman, Smithson, Noguchi, Arte Povera, Michaux, postmodern developments), and 3) those of a broader art historical and philosophical scope"--Provided by publisher.
Pictures Of Nothing
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Author : Kirk Varnedoe
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2006-10-29
Pictures Of Nothing written by Kirk Varnedoe and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-10-29 with Art categories.
He delivered the lectures, edited and reproduced here with their illustrations, to overflowing crowds at the National Gallery of Art in Washington in the spring of 2003, just months before his death. With brilliance, passion, and humor, Varnedoe addresses the skeptical attitudes and misunderstandings that we often bring to our experience of abstract art. Resisting grand generalizations, he makes a deliberate and scholarly case for abstraction--showing us that more than just pure looking is necessary to understand the self-made symbolic language of abstract art. Proceeding decade by decade, he brings alive the history and biography that inform the art while also challenging the received wisdom about distinctions between abstraction and representation, modernism and postmodernism, and minimalism and pop.
Understanding Abstract Art
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Author : Frank Whitford
language : en
Publisher: Plume Books
Release Date : 1987
Understanding Abstract Art written by Frank Whitford and has been published by Plume Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Art categories.
Abstract paintings are discussed both from the point of the creator and from the point of view of the spectator.
Abstract America
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Author : Saatchi Gallery
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Abstract America written by Saatchi Gallery and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Painting, Abstract categories.
The Complete Volume, at close to 600 pages, will be the definitive book on the whole current of new painting. No such reference exists in the art world. It includes the most influential European figures, new painters from Eastern Europe and the U.S.
Meanings Of Abstract Art
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Author : Paul Crowther
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-10-12
Meanings Of Abstract Art written by Paul Crowther and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-12 with Art categories.
Traditional art is based on conventions of resemblance between the work and that which it is a representation "of". Abstract art, in contrast, either adopts alternative modes of visual representation or reconfigures mimetic convention. This book explores the relation of abstract art to nature (taking nature in the broadest sense—the world of recognisable objects, creatures, organisms, processes, and states of affairs). Abstract art takes many different forms, but there are shared key structural features centered on two basic relations to nature. The first abstracts from nature, to give selected aspects of it a new and extremely unfamiliar appearance. The second affirms a natural creativity that issues in new, autonomous forms that are not constrained by mimetic conventions. (Such creativity is often attributed to the power of the unconscious.) The book covers three categories: classical modernism (Mondrian, Malevich, Kandinsky, Arp, early American abstraction); post-war abstraction (Pollock, Still, Newman, Smithson, Noguchi, Arte Povera, Michaux, postmodern developments); and the broader historical and philosophical scope.
On Abstract Art
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Author : Briony Fer
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 1997-01-01
On Abstract Art written by Briony Fer and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-01 with Art categories.
Many people are intrigued by the abstract work of artists like Mondrian and Jackson Pollock yet find it difficult to explain why. In this timely and original book, Briony Fer introduces abstract painting and sculpture of the twentieth century and explores new ways to think about abstract art and the problems of interpretation it raises. Fer speculates on the kind of language required to describe the often tantalizing effects of key abstract works and on ways to discuss critical issues when a work of art is without 'subject matter.' Drawing particularly on psychoanalytic theory and the writings of Georges Bataille, she examines a wide range of models of abstraction, ranging from the early European emphasis on the transcendental possibilities of pure form to later modernist frameworks developed in the United States. Each of the ten chapters in the book addresses a particular problem associated with abstract art by focusing closely on specific works produced by such artists as Malevich, Mondrian, Kandinsky, Arp, Miró, Pollock, Eva Hesse, and Donald Judd. Fer investigates the involvement of women artists such as Lyubov Popova and the problems of sexual difference in the development of abstract art. Countering the idealizing rhetoric of modernist criticism, On Abstract Art uncovers a latent corporeal and darker side to abstraction and deepens today’s discussion of a variety of critical concerns in contemporary art.
Beginner S Guide To Abstract Art
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Author : Laura Reiter
language : en
Publisher: Batsford
Release Date : 2014-06-19
Beginner S Guide To Abstract Art written by Laura Reiter and has been published by Batsford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-19 with Art categories.
The Beginner's Guide to Abstract Art is an inspirational but practical book that will help artists to paint in a less figurative way. Laura Reiter demonstrates different ways to approach an abstract painting from ‘just a little bit abstract’ to ‘completely abstract’. She does this by focussing on ideas and themes as starting points, looking at the creative processes involved and more unusual techniques. Laura Reiter also covers how to use materials creatively – watercolour, acrylics, mixed media and collage – and how to experiment with colour and composition. There is also details on texture, simple printing, mark making, colour and its meaning, and sources of inspiration. Several projects are included, and, in addition to Laura’s vibrant, colourful paintings, the work of several other contemporary abstract artists is featured. Previously published in hardback as Painting Accessible Abstracts.
The World Of Abstract Art Beyond Boundaries
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-04-09
The World Of Abstract Art Beyond Boundaries written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-09 with Art categories.
In "The World of Abstract Art: Beyond Boundaries," renowned art historian and critic Emily Carter takes readers on a captivating journey through the realm of abstract art, unveiling the secrets and stories that lie beneath the surface of these enigmatic masterpieces. With eloquence and passion, Carter delves into the origins and philosophies of abstraction, tracing its evolution from the early pioneers of the 20th century to the contemporary artists who continue to push the boundaries of the genre. She examines the techniques and methods employed by abstract artists to create their captivating works, from the bold brushstrokes of Abstract Expressionism to the delicate layering of Color Field Painting. Carter explores the emotional and psychological dimensions of abstract art, revealing how it can evoke a myriad of feelings and engage the viewer on a deeply personal level. She investigates the relationship between abstraction and representation, examining how abstract artists have both challenged and embraced traditional notions of realism. The book also delves into the social and cultural contexts that have influenced the development of abstract art, examining how it has reflected and shaped the zeitgeist of various eras. Carter explores the role of abstraction in challenging societal norms, expressing political and social commentary, and reflecting the complexities of the human experience. With vivid prose and insightful analysis, "The World of Abstract Art: Beyond Boundaries" brings to life the vibrant world of abstraction, making it accessible and captivating to both art enthusiasts and newcomers alike. This book is an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand and appreciate the profound impact of abstract art on the art world and beyond. Enrich your understanding of abstract art and embark on a journey of discovery with "The World of Abstract Art: Beyond Boundaries." Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of colors, shapes, and emotions, and unlock the secrets that lie within these captivating masterpieces. If you like this book, write a review!
Aesthetic Theory Abstract Art And Lawrence Carroll
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Author : David Carrier
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2018-09-06
Aesthetic Theory Abstract Art And Lawrence Carroll written by David Carrier and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-06 with Philosophy categories.
Boldly developing the central traditions of American modernist abstraction, Lawrence Carroll's paintings engage with a fundamental issue of aesthetic theory, the nature of the medium of painting, in highly original, frequently extraordinarily successful ways. Aesthetic Theory, Abstract Art, and Lawrence Carroll explains how he understands the medium of painting; shows what his art says about the identity of painting as an art; discusses the place of his paintings in the development of abstraction; and, finally, offers an interpretation of his art. The first monograph devoted to him, this philosophical commentary employs the resources of analytic aesthetics. Art historians trace the development of art, explaining how what came earlier yields to what comes later. Taking for granted that the artifacts they describe are artworks, art historians place them within the history of art. Philosophical art writers define art, explain why it has a history and identify its meaning. Pursuing that goal, Aesthetic Theory, Abstract Art, and Lawrence Carroll roams freely across art history, focused at some points on the story of old master painting and sometimes on the history of modernism, but looking also to contemporary art, in order to provide the fullest possible philosophical perspective on Carroll's work.
New Geographies Of Abstract Art In Postwar Latin America
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Author : Mariola V. Alvarez
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-09-27
New Geographies Of Abstract Art In Postwar Latin America written by Mariola V. Alvarez and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-27 with Art categories.
This edited volume examines the history of abstract art across Latin America after 1945. This form of art grew in popularity across the Americas in the postwar period, often serving to affirm a sense of being modern and the right of Latin America to assume the leading role Europe had played before World War II. Latin American artists practiced gestural and geometric abstraction, though the history of art has favored the latter. Recent scholarship, for instance, has focused on geometric abstraction from Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela. The book aims to expand the map and consider this phenomenon as it developed in neglected regions such as Central America and the Andes, investigatinghow this style came to stand in for Latin American contemporary art.