Visions of the Modern
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| Rating | : | 4.25 (900 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0520087917 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Here he compiles 17 essays, spanning three decades, that evaluate modern art according to the activities of groundbreaking movements and figures. Consequently, these writings will be of great interest to specialists in the field. Golding's critical evaluation process has been much emulated; for example, his commentary on Apollinaire, Matisse, and Picasso, among others, has become an accepted part of contemporary art historical thought. Baxter, NYPLCopyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal Renowned British painter, critic, and art historian Golding has written various substantive books on Cubism, Fauvism, and key pioneer modernists (e.g., Cubism: A History and Analysis, Harvard Univ. Pr., 1988. Recommended for academic and specialized art collections.Paula A. 3d ed.). Also of interest is the dialog between the author and philosopher Richard Wollheim on the nature of abstra
Excellent anthology of essays by one of the most perceptive Excellent anthology of essays by one of the most perceptive scholar/artists of the late 20th Century. Wide ranging subjects, brilliant observations and a genui8ne pleasure to read.
Perhaps best known for his seminal history of Cubism, Golding has long been regarded as one of the most outstanding art historians and critics of our time. This volume brings together many of his most important essays, and its publication will be celebrated not only by his admirers, but by lovers of art and language everywhere.Visions of The Modern covers a vast range of twentieth-century art, from Matisse and Cubism, Dada and Surrealism, to aspects of postwar American art. It provides additional insights into the origins and aims of abstract art, as well a