Barnett Newman

A distinguished American art critic's interpretive essay on the spiritual and metaphysical aspects of Newman's art and the factors that molded his artistic personality is supplemented by reproductions of Newman's paintings, drawings, mixed-media works, etchings, lithographs, and other creations

Examining the work and career development of artist Barnett Newman, art critic Rosenberg begins with a detailed account of some of the artist's more important paintings. He then moves on to Newman's watercolors, lithographs, etchings, sculpture, and architecture, fully illustrating each section with clear, sharp photographs. The chronology of Newman's life is particularly helpful, as are the list of illustrations, appendix, and fully researched bibliography. Newman was one of the most influential American painters of the modern era. Now, within this text, his career has been carefully researched, thoroughly documented, and closely examined in a lively style. Recommended for serious art collections.
Martin Chasin, Adult Inst., Bridgeport, Ct.
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