The Joseph Cornell Box: Found Objects, Magical Worlds

Sommers, Joan; Drake, Ascha

ISBN 10: 1933662425 / ISBN 13: 9781933662428

Published by Cider Mill Press, 2006

About this Item

In great shape, clean text, tight binding, no stickers.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1787694682921

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Joseph Cornell Box: Found Objects, Magical Worlds
• Publisher: Cider Mill Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933662425
• ISBN 13: 9781933662428
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 18.42W x 24.13H x 5.59D centimeters 18.42 centimeters width by 24.13 centimeters height by 5.59 centimeters depth
• Weight: 454 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art

About this title

Synopsis

Working with found objects, pages from old books, and dime-store trinkets, self-taught artist Joseph Cornell (1903–1972) transformed everyday materials into extraordinary universes.  By collecting and carefully juxtaposing his treasures in small, glass-front boxes, this pioneering artist invented visual poems exploring themes as varied as the night sky, the romantic ballet, glamorous movie stars, and bird habitats.

A lavishly illustrated and collaged book presents Cornell’s life and art, his sources of inspiration, and artistic process, along with six project ideas. Housed in a sturdy keepsake box with a see-through front window and removable grid, the package also includes materials to jump-start the creative process—printed sheets for collage, a metal ring, antique tags, and a magnifier.