On Abstract Art

Name: On Abstract Art
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ISBN: 9780300087352

ISBN-10: 0300087357

ISBN-13: 9780300087352

Edition: 2000

Authors: Briony Fer

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Many people are intrigued by the abstract work of artists like Mondrian and Jackson Pollock, yet find it difficult to explain why. Catering for that need, this book provides an introduction to 20th century abstract painting and sculpture.

Book details

List price: $30.00
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication date: 8/11/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 7.50" wide x 9.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English

Briony Fer is reader in the history of art at University College, London.



Acknowledgements


Introduction



Imagining a Point of Origin: Malevich and Suprematism



Decoration and Necessity: Mondrian's Excess



The Laws of Chance



Poussiere/Peinture: Bataille on Painting



The Cut



Bordering on Blank: Eva Hesse and Minimalism



Judd's Specific Objects


Postscript: Vision and Blindness


Notes


Photograph Credits


Index