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Museum of Modern Art [Published date: 1983]. Soft cover, 184 pp. [From back cover] Lee Krasner, born in Brooklyn of Russian emigre parents in 1908, began to paint seriously while still in her teens.For more than half a century she has worked at her art with intensity, intellect, and discipline. Always innovative, always independent and outspoken, she has not feared going against the grain of academic or vanguard ideas and ideals. Eleven years of marriage to Jackson Pollock resulted in her own career being overshadowed, but she has now achieved recognition for her role as a seminal first generation Abstract Expressionist.In this retrospective catalog, enhanced by an extensive chronology and bibliography, Barbara Rose follows complex threads in the life of a painter who calls all of her work "autobiography": early studies at Cooper Union and the National Academy of Design and with Hans Hofmann; Depression jobs with the WPA Federal Art Project; involvement in the turbulent New York art scene of the 1940s and 1950s; the years with Pollock and the trauma of his early death; growth and self-realization during the succeeding twenty-seven years.Krasner never stood still. "It can be argued," saysRose, "that hers is the greatest critical eye of her generation"-for herself, as well as for others. It is no easy task to trace the development of an artist who constantly edited and reinvented her own work, destroying earlier paintings or literally ripping them apart and reassembling the pieces. This book seeks the continuity of spirit behind such abrupt stylistic ruptures as punctuate Krasner's careerand describes "a life lived richly, organically, authentically, and bravely, expressed in an art one could describe in the same manner."
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Lee Krasner: A Retrospective
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good-. First Edition. Color and b&w reproductions; Square 4to 9" - 11" tall; 184 pages; 1983 Museum of Modern Art & Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Oversize square format paperback in glossy color illustrated covers. Snugly bound copy with just a whisper of shelf evidence to cover edges. Prior owner's scattered mild pencil underlining and bracketing to passages of the text. Otherwise quite neat. VG- thus. . Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping. Seller Inventory # 45580
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. Book is in excellent condition, cover has minor bending at corner, slight light damage to cover, not writing or tears to book, Photos are all in very goods condition, softcover. Nice older book in good condition. Some tanning wear and marking due to age. Plates bright and vivid. Softcover. English. Pub Year 1983, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Lee Krasner: A Retrospective by Barbara Rose examines the complex legacy of Lee Krasner, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in the first generation of New York School artists. The book navigates the challenges of assessing Krasner's significance, highlighting her unique character?a blend of self-effacement towards her own work and an assertive personality that alienated many contemporaries. Despite her groundbreaking contributions as a fully-fledged abstract artist influenced by Matisse and Mondrian, her absence from the iconic 1951 photograph of the ?Irascibles,? a defining moment for the New York School, has contributed to her historical marginal sation.Krasner's participation in key exhibitions and her relationships with celebrated artists such as Jackson Pollock, Ad Reinhardt, and other figures of the Abstract Expressionist movement underscore her vital role in modern art. However, her refusal to conform to the social dynamics of the artists' community?particularly her avoidance of the Cedar Bar and the Artists Club?further complicated her standing. The book documents how her critical stance on the art world and her forthrightness often positioned her in opposition to influential critics, exacerbating her isolation from the male-dominated circles of her time.Rose captures the essence of Krasner?s character, revealing an artist who, despite personal sacrifices and societal barriers, remained true to her artistic vision. She engaged in activism, notably protesting against the underrepresentation of women artists in major institutions. Ultimately, Lee Krasner: A Retrospective offers a nuanced exploration of not only Krasner's artistry but also her contentious relationships and the socio-political landscape of her era, solidifying her place in the narrative of modern art. Seller Inventory # 2026_0094
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LEE KRASNER: A RETROSPECTIVE
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Some tanning wear and marking due to age. Plates bright and vivid. Softcover. English. Pub Year 1983, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Lee Krasner: A Retrospective by Barbara Rose examines the complex legacy of Lee Krasner, a pivotal yet often overlooked figure in the first generation of New York School artists. The book navigates the challenges of assessing Krasner's significance, highlighting her unique character?a blend of self-effacement towards her own work and an assertive personality that alienated many contemporaries. Despite her groundbreaking contributions as a fully-fledged abstract artist influenced by Matisse and Mondrian, her absence from the iconic 1951 photograph of the ?Irascibles,? a defining moment for the New York School, has contributed to her historical marginalisation.Krasner's participation in key exhibitions and her relationships with celebrated artists such as Jackson Pollock, Ad Reinhardt, and other figures of the Abstract Expressionist movement underscore her vital role in modern art. However, her refusal to conform to the social dynamics of the artists' community?particularly her avoidance of the Cedar Bar and the Artists Club?further complicated her standing. The book documents how her critical stance on the art world and her forthrightness often positioned her in opposition to influential critics, exacerbating her isolation from the male-dominated circles of her time.Rose captures the essence of Krasner?s character, revealing an artist who, despite personal sacrifices and societal barriers, remained true to her artistic vision. She engaged in activism, notably protesting against the underrepresentation of women artists in major institutions. Ultimately, Lee Krasner: A Retrospective offers a nuanced exploration of not only Krasner's artistry but also her contentious relationships and the socio-political landscape of her era, solidifying her place in the narrative of modern art. (LL). Seller Inventory # Batch-FM752-G-15026
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