Overview: Published in conjunction with the first large-scale, multi-medium, posthumous retrospective of Willem de Kooning's career, this publication offers an unparalleled opportunity to appreciate the development of the artist's work as it unfolded over nearly seven decades, beginning with his early academic works, made in Holland before he moved to the United States in 1926, and concluding with his final, sparely abstract paintings of the late 1980s. The volume presents approximately 200 paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints, covering the full diversity of de Kooning's art and placing his many masterpieces in the context of a complex and fascinating pictorial practice. An introductory essay by John Elderfield, MoMA's Chief Curator Emeritus of Painting and Sculpture, provides an in-depth exploration of de Kooning's development, context and sources, theory of art and working methods. Sections devoted to particular areas of the artist's oeuvre provide an illustrated chronology of the period and a brief introduction, as well as detailed entries on groups of works. With lavish, full-color documentation, this landmark publication is the most complete account of de Kooning's artistic career to date.
John Elderfield Knihy






Das MoMA in Berlin
Meisterwerke aus dem Museum of Modern Art, New York
Das Museum of Modern Art, kurz MoMA, in New York gilt unbestritten weltweit als die bedeutendste Sammlung zur Kunst des 20. Jahrhunderts. Kein anderes Museum verfügt über eine solche Fülle hochkarätiger Meisterwerke aus dieser Zeit. Jeder große Name, jede Epoche und Stilrichtung sind hier vertreten.§Mit diesem Bildband wird Ihnen die Ausstellung des Jahres 2004 in Berlin sowie die Geschichte des MoMA präsentiert. Neben großformatigen, ganzseitigen Reproduktionen der Kunstwerke bietet er eine Chronologie des Hauses und eine Vielzahl von begleitenden, erläuternden Texten führender Kunsthistoriker, die teilweise erstmals in deutscher Sprache vorgelegt werden können.
Lavishly produced in oversize format, here is the complete illustrated catalogue of a landmark new exhibition devoted to the artist--the largest ever assembled--to be held at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, from September through January. Includes biographical notes, a chronology, and introductions to each major period of Matisse's career. 320 colorplates reproduce every painting and cutout in the exhibition; 92 black-and-white plates illustrate the sculptures, drawings, and prints; and 180 illustrations show related works not in the exhibition.
Against the Grain: Contemporary Art from the Edward R. Broida Collection
- 128 stránek
- 5 hodin čtení
Focusing on a diverse collection of contemporary art, this catalogue showcases 175 works gifted by Edward R. Broida to The Museum of Modern Art. It features prominent artists such as Vija Celmins, Philip Guston, and Richard Serra, with most pieces created post-1960. The book includes an introduction by John Elderfield and an interview with Broida, enhancing the understanding of the collection. Each of the 38 featured artists is represented with at least one work, offering a comprehensive view of modern artistic approaches.
Kurt Schwitters
- 424 stránek
- 15 hodin čtení
Traces the life and career of the German artist, discusses his aesthetics, and shows examples of his assemblages, paintings, and sculpture
Průřez životem a dílem velkého francouzského malíře, okouzleného vyznavače životních krás. I když byl jedním ze zakladatelů skupiny „Fauves“, nepatřil po celý svůj život k žádnému z uměleckých hnutí. Autor monografie sleduje jeho umělecký vývoj, směřující v kompozici k plošnéa kresebné zkratce, dekorativnímu stylu a svítivé kontrastní barevnosti. V malířově díle, jehož ukázky dokumentují text, jsou nejen krajiny a zátiší, ale i portréty, figurální kompozice a ženské akty vedle zajímavých tzv. lepených papírů.
Bob Dylan, The Brazil Series
- 192 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
Bob Dylan has been a prolific graphic artist since the 1960s, and his graphic art is marked by the same constant drive for renewal that characterises his music. Never content to remain static in a single form of expression that he has already cultivated, he is constantly experimenting and testing new artistic techniques and expressions. This book of the exhibition at the National Gallery of Denmark encompasses some 100 works, including completely new works to be seen in public for the first time. Bob Dylan has recently delved into painting in acrylic, and the exhibition is the first to document this new direction in the artist's work, showing larger format paintings alongside drawings. Dylan's works are often created during his exhaustive touring, and his motifs bear corresponding imprints of the environments and people that he crosses in his life. As a graphic artist he functions as a phenomenal observer who depicts the immediately banal and everyday facets of life in such a way that they appear fresh and new for the viewer.
Book by Elderfield, John; Matisse, Henri; Castleman, Riva; Lieberman, William Slattery; Museum of Modern Art (New York, N.Y.)
Drawing Is Everything: Founding Gifts of the Menil Drawing Institute
- 224 stránek
- 8 hodin čtení
This book showcases a remarkable collection of artworks donated to commemorate the establishment of The Menil Drawing Institute. It highlights the significance of these pieces in the context of contemporary art and their contribution to the cultural landscape. Through detailed descriptions and vibrant imagery, the publication honors the artists and the impact of their work, emphasizing the institute's role in preserving and promoting drawing as a vital art form.