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Book Synopsis: In 1912, in several European cities, a handful of artists--Vasily Kandinsky, Frantisek Kupka, Francis Picabia and Robert Delaunay--presented the first abstract pictures to the public. Inventing Abstraction, published to accompany an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, celebrates the centennial of this bold new type of artwork. It traces the development of abstraction as it moved through a network of modern artists, from Marsden Hartley and Marcel Duchamp to Piet Mondrian and Kazimir Malevich, sweeping across nations and across media.
This richly illustrated publication covers a wide range of artistic production--including paintings, drawings, books, sculptures, film, photography, sound poetry, atonal music and non-narrative dance--to draw a cross-media portrait of these watershed years. An introductory essay by Leah Dickerman, Curator in the Museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture, is followed by focused studies of key groups of works, events and critical issues in abstraction’s early history by renowned scholars from a variety of fields.
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Looking to delve into the world of abstract art? Look no further than Inventing Abstraction, 1910-1925. This book takes you on a journey through the groundbreaking works of artists such as Kandinsky, Kupka, Picabia, and Delaunay. Published to coincide with a major exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, this publication truly celebrates the centennial of this revolutionary form of art. With its rich illustrations and in-depth essays by renowned scholars, this book offers a comprehensive overview of abstraction, covering a wide range of artistic production, from paintings and sculptures to film and photography.
Explore the development of abstraction as it evolved through a network of modern artists, including the likes of Hartley and Duchamp. Witness the artistic movements that swept across nations and dabbled in various media. Inventing Abstraction offers you a cross-media portrait of these pivotal years in art history like no other publication does.
So, if you're seeking a visually-stunning and thought-provoking journey into the world of abstract art, Inventing Abstraction, 1910-1925 is the perfect choice. Gain insight into the critical issues, events, and key works of abstraction's early history. Expand your artistic horizons and immerse yourself in a world where boundaries are broken, and creativity knows no limits.
Ready to embark on this enlightening journey? Purchase Inventing Abstraction, 1910-1925 now and witness the birth of a groundbreaking art movement that paved the way for future artists. Discover the power and beauty of abstraction today.
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