Joseph Cornell (1903-1972) was one of the twentieth century's leading exponents of collage and assemblage. A connoisseur of an astonishing array of subjects, Cornell's captivation with bygone imagery encompassed astronomical charts and geographical maps, as well as Italian and Spanish Old Master paintings, historical ballet, early cinema, literature, poetry, ornithology and astronomy. Most iconic among his works are the box constructions filled with once-precious fragments that he collected from the thrift shops of his ...
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Joseph Cornell (1903-1972) was one of the twentieth century's leading exponents of collage and assemblage. A connoisseur of an astonishing array of subjects, Cornell's captivation with bygone imagery encompassed astronomical charts and geographical maps, as well as Italian and Spanish Old Master paintings, historical ballet, early cinema, literature, poetry, ornithology and astronomy. Most iconic among his works are the box constructions filled with once-precious fragments that he collected from the thrift shops of his native New York; the results of his collecting - microcosmic cabinets of curiosity - echo the great projects of amassing and categorising material that accompanied the Enlightenment. This landmark publication brings together some of his most compelling assemblages and box constructions (including Medici slot machines, soap bubble sets and animal habitats). Contributions from unique thinkers raise questions about Cornell's artistic processes, drawing parallels with historical modes of enquiry such as connoisseurship, exploration and classification. AUTHOR: Sarah Lea is curator of Joseph Cornell: Wanderlust at the Royal Academy of Arts. Lynda Roscoe Hartigan is former director Director of the Smithsonian's Joseph Cornell Study Center. Jasper Sharp is Adjunct Curator for Modern and Contemporary Art at the Kunsthistorisches Museum. SELLING POINTS: ??? Maps the incredible range of influences that led to the creation of Cornell's captivating assemblage works ??? Fascinating contributions trace the links between Cornell's oeuvre and its historical precedents 140 colour
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Collectable-Very Good Condition. 9781910350218. Art History: c 1900 to 1960. VG 1st ed 2015 RA hardback, cloth binding, high quality collection. Corners a little pushed, light surface rub to cloth binding else VG bright and unmarked. Immediate dispatch Size: 9.5 x 1.2 x 10.6 Inches. 272 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Art & Design; Art History: c 1900 to 1960; ISBN: 1910350214. ISBN/EAN: 9781910350218. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 080925.
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Fair. Water damaged. HARDCOVER Acceptable-This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. Oversized.
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Good; Hardcover; Light wear to the covers; Unblemished textblock edges; 1" crease to the top right edge-corner of text pages where the top right corner of the book was heavily "bumped"; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (Quatro, 10.75"-11.75" tall); 3.7 lbs; Tan cloth covers with title in black lettering; 2015, Royal Academy Publications; 272 pages; "Joseph Cornell: Wanderlust, " by Lynda Hartigan, et al.
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New. 1910350214. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened---with a bonus offer--
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Near Fine. upper corner creased; small scuff to back cover. pgs bright, appear clean. very nice. Tan cloth boards with color illustration on front corner, black lettering, 270 pp, profusely illustrated in mostly color illustrations. PHOTO is of previous copy in our inventory. Joseph Cornell (1903-1972) was one of the twentieth century's leading exponents of collage and assemblage. A connoisseur of an astonishing range of subjects, Cornell was captivated with bygone imagery encompassing astronomical charts and geographical maps, as well as Italian and Spanish Old Master paintings, historical ballet, early cinema, literature, poetry, ornithology and astronomy. Most iconic among his works are the box constructions filled with once-precious fragments that he collected from the thrift shops of his native New York; the results of his collecting "microcosmic cabinets of curiosity" echo the great Enlightenment projects of amassing and categorising material. This book is landmark publication examining this remarkable artist's oeuvre. It brings together some of his most compelling assemblages and box constructions. Exhibition: Royal Academy of Arts, London, UK (4.7. -27.9.2015) / Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria (20.10.2015-10.1.2016). Published on the occasion of the exhibitions Joseph Cornell: Wanderlust held at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, July 4-September 27, 2015 and Joseph Cornell: Fernweh held at Kunsthistoriches Museum, Vienna, October 20, 2015-January 10, 2016. Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-263) and index.
