9781854376770 - Kandinsky: The Path to Abstraction (2 Ergebnisse)

Original Blue Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Near Fine. First Edition. 2006. 224pp. Full colour images throughout. "Wassily Kandinsky (1866 1944) pioneered abstract art and is a key figure in the history of modernism. This groundbreaking, fully illustrated study of Kandinsky's formative years follows his move from figurative painting to abstraction. Inspired in his early years by folklore scenes from Russia and the heightened colors of the landscape of southern Germany, he want on to co-found the Expressionist Blaue Reiter (Blue Rider) group of painters with Gabriele Münter, Alexej Jawlensky, and Franz Marc. Gradually he stripped away the descriptive detail in his painting, hiding visual imagery behind fields of bright color encompassed by strong lines. He felt that what he had discovered was a path to a new spiritual reality, more akin to music than the physical world." Book and unclipped jacket are in excellent condition with no inscriptions. PLEASE NOTE: Heavy book so extra will be needed for shipping to non-UK customers.

First published 2006 by order of the Tate Trustees on the occasion of the exhibition 'Kandinsky: The path to abstraction,' Tate Modern, London, 22 June - 1 October 2006. With essays by Shulamith Behr, Bruno Haas, Noemi Smolik and Reinhard Zimmermann. 224pp. Bright, clean & tight copy, unread, in AS NEW condition. "Wassily Kandinsky (1866 - 1944) was one of the pioneers of abstract art and a key figure in the history of Modernist painting. His move from figurative painting to abstraction was a gradual one; this book follows that fascinating journey during the first twenty years of his career. Inspired in his early years as a painter by folklore scenes from Russia and the heightened colours of the landscape of southern Germany, he went on to co-found the Expressionist Blaue Reiter (Blue Rider) group of painters with Gabriele Munter, Alexei Jawlensky and Franz Marc. Gradually he stripped away the descriptive detail in his painting, hiding visual imagery behind fields of bright colour encompassed by strong lines. He felt that what he had discovered was a path to a new spiritual reality, more akin to music than the physical world. [] This comprehensive and fully illustrated study of Kandinsky's formative years provides a key to understanding the achievements of one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century. It includes an account of the period he spent in revolutionary Russia, examines his relationship with the painter Gabriele Munter, and explores his colour theories as well as the profound influence music had on his art." [jacket copy] Pristine hardcover w/brilliant corners & crisp edges, a square & tight binding, wrapped in a bright-as-new jacket covered in archival mylar. Quite presentable. This oversized book will likely require additional postage & insurance to get to you safely; please inquire with your specific interest & destination.