| Minimalism: A War Story Contributor(s): Baker, Kenneth (Author) |
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ISBN: 089659887X ISBN-13: 9780896598874 Publisher: Abbeville Press OUR PRICE: $40.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 1989 Annotation: In the 1960's art world, in response to the flamboyant self-indulgence of Abstract Expressionism, there arose a cold, bare-bones art form called Minimalism. Using examples ranging from small-scale sculpture to massive earthworks, San Francisco art critic Kenneth Baker traces the history of one of the century's most important and long-lived art movements.128 illus. 48 in color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Criticism & Theory - Art | History - Modern (late 19th Century To 1945) |
| Dewey: 709.730 |
| LCCN: 89163713 |
| Series: Abbeville Modern Art Movements |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 8.81" W x 11.34" (2.12 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Examines how the Minimalists removed illusion and habits of perception from their art, essential starting with nothing, and forced viewers to do the same. Illustrated with works ranging from small-scale sculpture to massive earthworks, the text traces the trends Minimalism succeeded and preceded. |