Mir???'s world of forms resembling shorthand symbols Joan Mir??? (1893-1983) is one of the most significant Spanish painters of the twentieth century. His early work clearly shows the influence of Fauvism and Cubism. The Catalan landscape also shapes the themes and treatment of these initial works. In his travels, Mir??? encountered the intellectual avant-garde of his time. His friends included Francis Picabia, Tristan Tzara, Andr??? Masson, Jean Arp and Pablo Picasso. From the mid-twenties onward, Mir??? strove to ...
Read More
Mir???'s world of forms resembling shorthand symbols Joan Mir??? (1893-1983) is one of the most significant Spanish painters of the twentieth century. His early work clearly shows the influence of Fauvism and Cubism. The Catalan landscape also shapes the themes and treatment of these initial works. In his travels, Mir??? encountered the intellectual avant-garde of his time. His friends included Francis Picabia, Tristan Tzara, Andr??? Masson, Jean Arp and Pablo Picasso. From the mid-twenties onward, Mir??? strove to leave direct objective references behind and developed the pictograms that typify his style. The pictures of this period, which include perhaps the most beautiful and significant ones of his whole oeuvre, dispense with spatiality and an unambiguous reference to objects. From now on, the surfaces are defined by numerals, writing, abstract emblems, and playful figures and creatures. Nineteen forty four saw the beginning of his extensive graphic oeuvre, ceramics, monumental mural works, and sculptures. In these works, too, the Catalan artist sought the solid foundation of a figurative, symbolic art with orientation as regards content: faces, stars, moons, rudimentary animal forms, letters. Joan Mir??? developed in several stages his characteristic flowing calligraphic style and his world of forms resembling shorthand symbols. About the Series: Each book in TASCHEN's Basic Art series features: a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance a concise biography approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 9783822896495.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. 7x9" VERY GOOD Condition...clean, solid, bright...PAPER COVERS HAVE EXTRA WIDE INNER "French Flaps" for added grace, styyle & protection.; PAPERBACK; Glossy Color Photos; 96pg pages; ...glossy BLUE II (detail) with red & black art details covers...VERY NICE, CLEAN, SOLID COPY..
