Now available in paperback, the first authoritative and essential overview of the abstract expressionist who reinvented portraiture within abstraction This massive publication offers an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the development of Willem de Kooning's work as it unfolded over nearly seven decades, beginning with his early academic works, made in Holland before he moved to the United States in 1926, and concluding with his final, sparely abstract paintings of the late 1980s. The volume presents approximately ...
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Now available in paperback, the first authoritative and essential overview of the abstract expressionist who reinvented portraiture within abstraction This massive publication offers an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the development of Willem de Kooning's work as it unfolded over nearly seven decades, beginning with his early academic works, made in Holland before he moved to the United States in 1926, and concluding with his final, sparely abstract paintings of the late 1980s. The volume presents approximately 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints, covering the full diversity of de Kooning's art and placing his many masterpieces in the context of a complex and fascinating pictorial practice. An introductory essay by John Elderfield, MoMA's Chief Curator Emeritus of Painting and Sculpture, provides an in-depth exploration of de Kooning's development, context and sources, theory of art, and working methods. Sections devoted to particular areas of the artist's oeuvre provide an illustrated chronology of the period and a brief introduction, as well as detailed entries on groups of works. With lavish, full-color documentation, this landmark publication is the most complete account of de Kooning's artistic career to date.
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Fair. 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. PAPERBACK.
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Very Good. Size: 9x1x12; **Please note: book is oversized and heavy, and will not be sent to international addresses. ** Softbound book still sealed in publisher's shrinkwrap. The only reason this is not listed "Like New" is the slight shelfwear to the very cornertips of the wraps, which have worn through the shrinkwrapping. Otherwise the book appears brand new in all respects.
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Fine. Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), 2012. Book. Fine. Soft cover. Very large quality softcover with 195 color plates, with more photos too. Gorgeous artwork on stiff matte paper. Tight and unopened. Softocver has sturdy wrappers with deep flaps. Looking new. VERY HEAVY book, so please allow for shipping. Benefits the Friends of the Albany, CA Library..
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Very Good. Very solid and unmarked. Reading crease to spine, but binding is quite secure. International shipping will require additional postage due to bulk.
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New in new dust jacket. Perfect copy, still in shrinkwrap. This massive publication offers an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the development of Willem de Kooning s work as it unfolded over nearly seven decades, beginning with his early academic works, made in Holland before he moved to the United States in 1926, and concluding with his final, sparely abstract paintings of the late 1980s. The volume presents approximately 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings, and prints, covering the full diversity of de Kooning's art and placing his many masterpieces in the context of a complex and fascinating pictorial practice. With lavish, full-color documentation, this landmark publication is the most complete account of de Kooning's artistic career to date.
