Agnes Martin's abstract works adhere to no set of rules but appear instead as contemplative, intuitive signs. Her "floating abstractions," in which lines and free bands of color emerge almost imperceptibly, can be reproduced only with difficulty. Her writings, on the other hand--although certainly not intended as programmatic statements--offer valuable clarity regarding her own works and poetic insight about art in general. Since its original publication in 1991, this volume of Martin's writings has been a fundamental ...
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Agnes Martin's abstract works adhere to no set of rules but appear instead as contemplative, intuitive signs. Her "floating abstractions," in which lines and free bands of color emerge almost imperceptibly, can be reproduced only with difficulty. Her writings, on the other hand--although certainly not intended as programmatic statements--offer valuable clarity regarding her own works and poetic insight about art in general. Since its original publication in 1991, this volume of Martin's writings has been a fundamental document for libraries of artists, collectors and critics. Rather than identifying herself with her Minimalist peers, Martin has aligned herself with the ancient Greeks, Egyptians and Chinese, asserting that "the function of art work is... the renewal of memories of moments of perfection." In combination with illustrations of her works, these texts--including lectures, stories recorded by critic Ann Wilson, passages ostensibly arranged in associative sequences and "fragmentary ideas"--form an eloquent artist's statement by the creator of "silent paintings."
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Good++; Softcover; Clean covers with minor edgewear; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5"-9.75" tall); 1.1 lbs; Text is in both English and German; Grey covers with title in black lettering; 1998, Hatje Cantz Publishers; 176 pages; "Agnes Martin: Writings / Schriften (English and German Edition), " by Agnes Martin.
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Very Good+; Softcover; Very light wear to the covers; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are bright and unmarked; The binding is tight with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5"-9.75" tall); 1.1 lbs; Gray covers with photo in center, and title in black lettering; 2005, Hatje Cantz Publishers; 176 pages; "Agnes Martin: Writings, " by Agnes Martin.
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Very Good; Softcover; Light wear to the covers; Unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and all text pages are clean and unmarked; The binding is tight with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Medium Format (8.5"-9.75" tall); 1.1 lbs; Gray covers with photo in center, and title in black lettering; 2005, Hatje Cantz Publishers; 176 pages; "Agnes Martin: Writings, " by Agnes Martin.
