Complex and highly idiosyncratic, the work of Louise Bourgeois enthralls audiences throughout the world. Beginning in the 1940s, shortly after arriving in New York City, Bourgeois produced her first mature, highly original paintings, drawings, and sculptures. While most of her contemporaries were drawn toward pure abstraction, the work of Louise Bourgeois entered the realm of the psychological and symbolic. Themes already evident in these early works continued to resonate throughout her career. The Personages represent her ...
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Complex and highly idiosyncratic, the work of Louise Bourgeois enthralls audiences throughout the world. Beginning in the 1940s, shortly after arriving in New York City, Bourgeois produced her first mature, highly original paintings, drawings, and sculptures. While most of her contemporaries were drawn toward pure abstraction, the work of Louise Bourgeois entered the realm of the psychological and symbolic. Themes already evident in these early works continued to resonate throughout her career. The Personages represent her first explorations in sculpture; summoning a physical presence, they suggest moments of alienation as well as evocative encounters. This comprehensive catalogue features the artist's work from the 1940s and 1950s, including 25 sculptures, 17 paintings, 30 drawings, and the series of prints inspired by New York's landscape of skyscrapers, 'He Disappeared into Complete Silence,' which presents Bourgeois' own hermetic texts juxtaposed with enigmatic pictures. An essay explicates the role of ritual and representation in the work of Louise Bourgeois and includes rare documentary photos. Josef Helfenstein is director of Krannert Art Museum at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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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, 800grams, ISBN: 9780295982489.
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Fine Condition. Book 154 pages 111 illustrations 68 in color. First paperback edition. Illustrated wraps. Published on the occasion of the exhibition from the Krannert Art Museum, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 1-August 4, 2002, Madison Art Center, Madison WI September 15-November 17, 2002 and the Aspen Art Museum, Aspen CO December 13, 2002-February 2, 2003. List of Works. Chronology. Exhibitions and Select Bibliography.
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Fine. New book. Very small wrinkle on lower back corner approx 1/2" Ship in sturdy box with bubble wrap. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 152 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
