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David Hammons: Body Prints, 19681979 (Drawing Papers, 144),Used
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On Hammons' seminal series that ingeniously merged print and performance, celebration and critiqueThe first book dedicated to these pivotal early works on paper, David Hammons: Body Prints, 19681979 brings together the monoprints and collages in which the artist used the body as both a drawing tool and printing plate to explore performative, unconventional forms of imagemaking. Hammons created the body prints by greasing his own bodyor that of another personwith substances including margarine and baby oil, pressing or rolling body parts against paper, and sprinkling the surface with charcoal and powdered pigment. The resulting impressions are intimately direct indexes of faces, skin and hair that exist somewhere between spectral portraits and physical traces. Hammons body prints represent the origin of his artistic language, one that has developed over a long and continuing career and that emphasizes both the artifacts and subjects of contemporary Black life in the United States.More than a half century after they were made, these early works on paper exemplify Hammons celebration of the sacredness of objects touched or made by the Black body, and his biting critique of racial oppression. The body prints highlighted in this volume introduce the major themes of a 50year career that has become central to the history of postwar American art. The book features a conversation between curator and activist Linda Goode Bryant and artist Senga Nengudi, as well as a photo essay by photographer Bruce W. Talamon, who documented Hammons at work in his Los Angeles studio in 1974.Born in 1943 in Springfield, Illinois, David Hammons moved to Los Angeles in 1963 at the age of 20 and began making his body prints several years later. He studied at Otis Art Institute with Charles White and became part of a younger generation of Black avantgarde artists loosely associated with the Black Arts Movement. He moved to New York in 1978.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'David Hammons: Body Prints, 1968–1979'? A: The book focuses on David Hammons' innovative body prints created between 1968 and 1979, showcasing how he used his body as a tool for drawing and printmaking to explore themes of identity, race, and the sacredness of the Black body.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Linda Goode Bryant, who is also a curator and activist.
- Q: What type of artwork is featured in 'David Hammons: Body Prints, 1968–1979'? A: The book features monoprints and collages that capture the impressions of Hammons' body, created using materials like margarine, baby oil, charcoal, and powdered pigment.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 130 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'David Hammons: Body Prints, 1968–1979' published? A: The book was published on March 30, 2021.
- Q: Does the book include any additional content besides the artworks? A: Yes, the book includes a conversation between Linda Goode Bryant and artist Senga Nengudi, as well as a photo essay by photographer Bruce W. Talamon.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in contemporary art? A: Yes, this book is highly suitable for readers interested in contemporary art, particularly those who wish to understand the significance of David Hammons' work and themes related to Black identity in art.
- Q: What themes does Hammons explore through his body prints? A: Hammons explores themes of celebration, critique of racial oppression, and the sacredness of objects made by the Black body, reflecting on the complexities of contemporary Black life in the United States.
- Q: Can this book serve as an educational resource? A: Yes, the book serves as an educational resource for those studying American art history, particularly in relation to postwar movements and the contributions of Black artists.