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A Cubism Reader: Documents and Criticism, 19061914,Used
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With radical formal innovations that scandalized the European art world, cubism revolutionized modern art and opened the path toward pure abstraction. Documenting the first heady years of this profoundly influential movement, A Cubism Reader presents the most comprehensive collection of cubist primary sources ever compiled for Englishlanguage publication.This definitive anthology covers the historical genesis of cubism from 1906 to 1914, with documents that range from manifestos and poetry to exhibition prefaces and reviews to articles that address the cultural, political, and philosophical issues related to the movement. Most of the texts Mark Antliff and Patricia Leighten have selected are from French sources, but their inclusion of carefully culled German, English, Czech, Italian, and Spanish documents speaks to the international reach of cubist art and ideas. Equally wideranging are the writers representeda group that includes Guillaume Apollinaire, Gertrude Stein, Jean Metzinger, Albert Gleizes, Fernand Lger, Francis Picabia, Andr Salmon, Raymond DuchampVillon, Henri Le Fauconnier, and many others.These diverse selectionsunabridged and freshly translatedrepresent a departure from the traditional view of cubism as shaped almost exclusively by Picasso and Braque. Augmented by Antliff and Leightens insightful commentary on each entry, as well as many of the articles original illustrations, A Cubism Reader ultimately broadens the established history of the movement by examining its monumental contributions from a variety of contemporary perspectives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Cubism Reader' about? A: 'A Cubism Reader' is a comprehensive anthology that documents the early years of the cubism movement from 1906 to 1914, featuring primary sources such as manifestos, poetry, reviews, and articles that discuss cultural, political, and philosophical issues related to cubism.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Mark Antliff and Patricia Leighten, who have carefully selected and translated a variety of texts from different languages to provide a broad perspective on cubism.
- Q: How many pages does 'A Cubism Reader' have? A: 'A Cubism Reader' contains a total of 608 pages, offering an in-depth look at the cubism movement.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'A Cubism Reader' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: What topics does 'A Cubism Reader' cover? A: 'A Cubism Reader' covers a wide range of topics related to cubism, including historical documents, critiques, and contemporary perspectives on the movement's impact on modern art.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in art history? A: Yes, 'A Cubism Reader' is suitable for both beginners and those with a deeper interest in art history, as it provides insightful commentary alongside primary sources that facilitate understanding of the cubism movement.
- Q: When was 'A Cubism Reader' published? A: 'A Cubism Reader' was published on August 1, 2008.
- Q: What are some key figures mentioned in the book? A: Key figures discussed in 'A Cubism Reader' include notable artists and writers such as Guillaume Apollinaire, Gertrude Stein, Jean Metzinger, and Fernand Léger.
- Q: Are the texts in 'A Cubism Reader' original or translated? A: The texts included in 'A Cubism Reader' are unabridged and freshly translated from various languages, providing authentic insights into cubism.
- Q: What makes 'A Cubism Reader' unique compared to other art anthologies? A: 'A Cubism Reader' is unique due to its extensive collection of primary sources from multiple languages, its insightful commentary, and its focus on a diverse range of writers, broadening the traditional narrative of cubism.