Joan Miró: Wall | Frieze | Mural
Zürich: Zürcher Kunstgesellschaft / Kunsthaus Zürich / Hirmer Verlag GmbH, 2015. English Edition. Hardcover. Color illus. and white decorated cloth, 168 pp., many color illus. VG. Item #153081
ISBN: 9783906269030
Issued in conjunction with several 2015-2016 exhibitions of artwork by this Spanish artist. "Joan Miró (1893-1983) was fascinated by the textures, material qualities and physical presence of walls since his early years in his parents' farmhouse in Catalonia. In words and images this publication traces the impact of that fascination on Miró's art throughout his long career. Addressing the inherent monumentality and compelling tactility of his work, it includes a special focus on the large-scale triptychs and ceramic friezes he produced in his later years. [This book] proposes a fresh reading of the artist's approach to painting that goes beyond the 'dream' imagery for which he is best known." With four thematic and illustrated essays, a chronology and bibliography. The exhibition catalogue cites 72 pieces, and most if not all are pictured here. Nice!
Price: $45.00