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Paperback. This work on Mondrian, one of the great pioneers of abstract art, analyzes the interrelation between his paintings and his theories on art and life as expressed in the public writings and the (largely unpublished) letters. Num Pages: 264 pages, 70 colour and 110 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJ; ACXD; AFC; AGB; BGH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 280 x 210 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1110.
This work on Mondrian, one of the great pioneers of abstract art, analyzes the interrelation between his paintings and his theories on art and life as expressed in the public writings and the (largely unpublished) letters. Mondrian's art was not based on reasoning or calculation - on the contrary, intuition was central to his concept of the artistic process - but he always felt a strong urge to position his art in a wider cultural and philosophical context. Crucial to Mondrian's thought was the Theosophical notion of evolution, which required the destruction of the old to make room for the ... Read more
This work on Mondrian, one of the great pioneers of abstract art, analyzes the interrelation between his paintings and his theories on art and life as expressed in the public writings and the (largely unpublished) letters. Mondrian's art was not based on reasoning or calculation - on the contrary, intuition was central to his concept of the artistic process - but he always felt a strong urge to position his art in a wider cultural and philosophical context. Crucial to Mondrian's thought was the Theosophical notion of evolution, which required the destruction of the old to make room for the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Reaktion Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Weight
1120g
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781861891006
SKU
V9781861891006
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Ref
99-15
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