Surrealists In New York Atelier 17 And The Birth Of Abstract Expressionism

Author : Charles Darwent
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780500778968

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Surrealists in New York by Charles Darwent Pdf

In 1957 the American artist Robert Motherwell made an unexpected claim: I have only known two painting milieus well the Parisian Surrealists, with whom I began painting seriously in New York in 1940, and the native movement that has come to be known as abstract expressionism, but which genetically would have been more properly called abstract surrealism. Motherwells bold assertion, that Abstract Expressionism was neither new nor local, but born of a brief liaison between America and France, verged on the controversial. Surrealists in New York tells the story of this liaison and the European exiles who bought Surrealism with them an artistic exchange between the Old World and the New centring on taciturn printmaker Stanley William Hayter and the legendary Atelier 17 print studio he founded. Here artists experiments literally pushed the boundaries of modern art. It was in Hayters studio that Jackson Pollock found the balance of freedom and control that would culminate in his distinctive drip paintings. The impact of Max Ernst, André Masson, Louise Bourgeois and other noted émigrés on the work of Motherwell, Pollock, Mark Rothko and the American avant-garde has for too long been quietly written out of art history. Drawing on first-hand documents, interviews and archive materials, Charles Darwent brings to life the events and personalities from this crucial encounter. In so doing, he reveals a fascinating new perspective on the history of the art of the twentieth century.

Author : Charles Darwent
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780500778975

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Surrealists in New York: Atelier 17 and the Birth of Abstract Expressionism by Charles Darwent Pdf

An absorbing group biography revealing how exiles from war-torn France brought surrealism to America, sparking the movement that became abstract expressionism. In 1957 the American artist Robert Motherwell made an unexpected claim: "I have only known two painting milieus well … the Parisian Surrealists, with whom I began painting seriously in New York in 1940, and the native movement that has come to be known as 'abstract expressionism,' but which genetically would have been more properly called 'abstract surrealism.'" Motherwell’s bold assertion, that abstract expressionism was neither new nor local, but born of a brief liaison between America and France, verged on the controversial. Surrealists in New York tells the story of this "liaison" and the European exiles who bought Surrealism with them—an artistic exchange between the Old World and the New—centering on taciturn printmaker Stanley William Hayter and the legendary Atelier 17 print studio he founded. Here artists’ experiments literally pushed the boundaries of modern art. It was in Hayter’s studio that Jackson Pollock found the balance of freedom and control that would culminate in his distinctive drip paintings. The impact of Max Ernst, André Masson, Louise Bourgeois and other noted émigrés on the work of Motherwell, Pollock, Mark Rothko, and the American avant-garde has for too long been quietly written out of art history. Drawing on first-hand documents, interviews, and archive materials, Charles Darwent brings to life the events and personalities from this crucial encounter, revealing a fascinating new perspective on the history of the art of the twentieth century.

Author : Caroline Campbell
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 427 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-01-02
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781639365500

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The Power of Art by Caroline Campbell Pdf

An epic work of art history that will transform our understanding of the world by unlocking the human stories behind millennia of art. Taking readers from ancient Babylon to contemporary Pyongyang, the eminent curator Caroline Campbell explains art's power to illuminate our lives—and inspires us to benefit from its transformative and regenerative power. Unlike the majority of contemporary art history, this book is about much more than the cult of artists’ personalities. Instead, each chapter is structured around a city at a particularly vibrant moment in its history, describing what propelled its creativity and innovation. The emotions and societies she evokes are highly recognizable, revealing how great art resonates powerfully by transcending the boundaries of time.

Author : Martica Sawin
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Art
ISBN : 0262692015

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Surrealism in Exile and the Beginning of the New York School by Martica Sawin Pdf

Sawin's rich year-by-year narrative documents the cultural transfer that took place when the greater part of the prewar Surrealist group was transplanted to the Western Hemisphere.

Author : Ann Temkin
Publisher : The Museum of Modern Art
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780870707933

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Abstract Expressionism at the Museum of Modern Art by Ann Temkin Pdf

Catalog of an exhibition held at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, Sept. 28, 2010-Apr. 25, 2011.

Author : Christina Weyl
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780300238501

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The Women of Atelier 17 by Christina Weyl Pdf

This timely reexamination of the experimental New York print studio Atelier 17 focuses on the women whose work defied gender norms through novel aesthetic forms and techniques.

Author : Helen Langa
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781351576758

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"American Women Artists, 1935-1970 " by Helen Langa Pdf

Numerous American women artists built successful professional careers in the mid-twentieth century while confronting challenging cultural transitions: shifts in stylistic avant-gardism, harsh political transformations, and changing gender expectations for both women and men. These social and political upheavals provoked complex intellectual and aesthetic tensions. Critical discourses about style and expressive value were also renegotiated, while still privileging masculinist concepts of aesthetic authenticity. In these contexts, women artists developed their careers by adopting innovative approaches to contemporary subjects, techniques, and media. However, while a few women working during these decades have gained significant recognition, many others are still consigned to historical obscurity. The essays in this volume take varied approaches to revising this historical silence. Two focus on evidence of gender biases in several exhibitions and contemporary critical writings; the rest discuss individual artists' complex relationships to mainstream developments, with attention to gender and political biases, cultural innovations, and the influence of racial/ethnic diversity. Several also explore new interpretative directions to open alternative possibilities for evaluating women's aesthetic and formal choices. Through its complex, nuanced approach to issues of gender and female agency, this volume offers valuable and exciting new scholarship in twentieth-century American art history and feminist studies.

Author : Martica Sawin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Abstract expressionism
ISBN : OCLC:1285852900

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Surrealism in Exile and the Beginning of New York School by Martica Sawin Pdf

Author : Mary Ann Caws
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781780231655

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Robert Motherwell by Mary Ann Caws Pdf

Robert Motherwell was by far the most intellectual and articulate of the Abstract Expressionists. This book, written by a friend of the artist, the well-known writer and critic Mary Ann Caws, examines Motherwell’s way of thinking and writing in relation to his paintings. The artist, American by birth, yet simultaneously American and European in his way of visualizing and vocalizing artistic and philosophical traditions, always worked between these two poles, and it is this tension that imbues his œuvre with its particular intensity. The author bases her analysis of Motherwell on the artist’s own writings and readings, as well as on extensive conversations and interviews with him. She considers his work and interests in relation to those of other Abstract Expressionists as well as to the work of the Surrealists. Her book highlights his deep attraction to France and French literature and art, and his concern with the idea of elegy and the tragedy of the Spanish Civil War. His singularly American spirit provided him with a manner of painting and thinking unique among the Abstract Expressionists, as well as with a distinctive and highly personal filter through which to interpret his fascination with European literature and history.

Author : Desmond Morris
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-03
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780500777282

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The British Surrealists by Desmond Morris Pdf

Fêted for their idiosyncratic and imaginative works, the surrealists marked a pivotal moment in the history of modern art in Britain. Many banded together to form the British Surrealist Group, while others carved their own, independent paths. Here, bestselling author and surrealist artist Desmond Morris - one of the last surviving members of this important art movement - draws on his personal memories and experiences to present the intriguing life stories and complex love lives of this wild and curious set of artists. From the unpredictability of Francis Bacon to the rebelliousness of Leonora Carrington, from the beguiling Eileen Agar to the brilliant Ceri Richards, Morris brings his subjects foibles and frailties to the fore. His vivid account is laced with his inimitable wit, and profusely illustrated by images of the artists and their artworks. Featuring thirty-four surrealists - some famous, some forgotten - Morriss intimate book takes us back in time to a generation that allowed its creative unconscious to drive their passions in both art and life. With 105 illustrations

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Lithography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105017137253

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The Tamarind Papers by Anonim Pdf

Author : David Acton,David Amram,David Lehman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Abstract expressionism
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110165474

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The Stamp of Impulse by David Acton,David Amram,David Lehman Pdf

This magnificent volume is the first comprehensive study of the influence of Abstract Expressionism on printmaking.

Author : Ann d'Arcy Hughes,Hebe Vernon-Morris
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781797221618

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Printmaking Bible, Revised Edition by Ann d'Arcy Hughes,Hebe Vernon-Morris Pdf

At over 400 pages and packed with 1000 full-color photos and illustrations, this is truly the category-defining book on the subject of printmaking. Perfect for students and casual and professional artists, with lots of great reference information for print collectors as well, this is the ultimate guide to the ins and outs of every variety of printmaking practiced today. In addition to in-depth step-by-step instructions, The Printmaking Bible features artist profiles that take you behind the scenes to show how professionals in the field create their work. You'll also find historical information on printmaking techniques, troubleshooting tips, and an extensive resource section. The revised edition includes new and original material, bringing it up to date with the latest methods and technologies utilized all over the world. Far outpacing other printmaking books on the market, The Printmaking Bible is the ultimate volume for anyone interested or involved in this evergreen creative field. BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!: With 25% new and updated content, the revised edition of The Printmaking Bible more than delivers on the promise of the original—it exceeds it. THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE: Featuring step-by-step instructions for a myriad of techniques, more than 1000 full-color images, and profiles and interviews with prominent printmakers, this volume is more comprehensive than any other on the subject. And the deluxe package and elevated design make it a gorgeous addition to your coffee table book collection, too! AN ART BOOK FOR MODERN PRINTMAKERS: The arts and crafts renaissance is alive and well! Whether you're a regular at a printmaking studio, an avid collector of limited-edition prints, or considering enrolling in a class or a workshop, the new and improved edition of this uniquely comprehensive compendium will soon become your new best friend. Make room on your shelf because The Printmaking Bible is not to be missed. Perfect for: Art students interested in screen printing, letterpress, typography, graphic design, and more Art Instructors and teachers Printmakers Print collectors Birthday, holiday, or graduation gift for anyone interested in the art of printing and printmaking

Author : Victoria de Rijke
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789819921461

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The Untimely Art of Scribble by Victoria de Rijke Pdf

This book offers new definitions, vocabularies and insights for “scribbling”, viewing it as a fascinating and revealing process shared by many different disciplines and practices. The book provides a fresh and timely perspective on the nature of mark making and the persistence of the gestural impulse from the earliest graphic marks to the most sophisticated artistic production. The typical treatment of scribbling in the literature of artistic development has cast the practice as a prelude to representation in drawing and writing, with only occasional acknowledgment of the continuing joy and experiment of making marks across many arts practices. The continuous line the author traces between the universal practice of scribbling in infancy and early childhood and the work of radical creativity for contemporary and historical artists is original and clarifying, expanding the range of drawing behaviors to that of avant-garde painters, performance and the digital.

Author : Isabelle Dervaux
Publisher : National Academy Museum and School of Fine Arts
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015058784813

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Surrealism USA by Isabelle Dervaux Pdf

While Surrealism was becoming out of fashion in Europe in the 1930s, it enjoyed a growing popularity on the other side of the Atlantic. This text traces the history of this movement in the United States from about 1930 to 1950 by examining its manifestations throughout the country.