Agnes Martin: Artist to Explore
Category: agnes martin
A new discourse emerges on the four decades of painting by Agnes Martin, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Martin's paintings stand out with their gorgeous, subdued colors and carefully constructed compositions. They possess a unique grace that distinguishes them from the works of her contemporaries, the Abstract Expressionists, as well as from the Minimalist artists whom she inspired. Martin, in her own words, attributed her grid-based works to metaphysical motivations, adding a serene complexity to her body of work that defies easy categorization. This elusive quality may be the reason why critical and scholarly analysis of her paintings has been scarce, until now.
In this significant new anthology, twelve essayists from various disciplines delve into the current scholarship on Martin's paintings. They explore different aspects of the artist's career spanning four decades. Finally, Martin's oeuvre receives the attention it deserves.
The publication, organized by the Dia Art Foundation, is exceptional in its dedication to the study of Martin's paintings. With an unmatched collection of her works and a commitment to supporting in-depth research, the foundation brings renewed focus and energy to Martin's career and her contributions to the art historical narrative. This anthology is published in association with the Dia Art Foundation, solidifying its role as a vital resource for understanding and appreciating Agnes Martin's artistic journey.
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| Attribute | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| publisher | Yale University Press; Illustrated edition (January 24, 2012) | ||||
| language | English | ||||
| hardcover | 268 pages | ||||
| isbn_10 | 0300151055 | ||||
| isbn_13 | 978-0300151053 | ||||
| item_weight | 2.06 pounds | ||||
| dimensions | 8 x 1 x 10.5 inches | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #229,161 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #534 in Arts & Photography Criticism #562 in Individual Artists (Books) #853 in Art History (Books) | ||||
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