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Quay Brothers: On Deciphering The Pharmacists Prescription For Lipreading Puppets (Museum Of Modern Art, New York Exhibition Ca
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Stills, Drawings, Etchings, Engravings And Designs By The Cult Animators For More Than 30 Years, Internationally Renowned Moving Image Artists And Designers The Quay Brothers Have Been In The Avantgarde Of Stopmotion Puppet Animation. Creating Work In The Tradition Of Czech Surrealists Jan Svankmajer And Jiri Trnka, Russian Animator Yuri Norstein And Polish Animator Walerian Borowczyk, The Twin Brothers Practice A Design Aesthetic Influenced By The Graphic Surrealism Of Polish Poster Artists Of The 1950S And 1960S Such As Jan Lenica, Roman Cieslewicz, Franciszek Starowieyski And Henryk Tomaszewski. Since 1971, They Have Produced More Than 45 Moving Images, Including Features, Music Videos, Dance Films And Documentaries, And Have Designed Sets And Projections For Opera, Drama And Concert Performances. Published To Accompany An Exhibition At The Museum Of Modern Artthe First Presentation Of The Quay Brothers Work In All Their Fields Of Creative Activitythis Publication Presents Their Films As Well As Previously Unseen Moving Image Works And Graphic Design, Drawings, Typography And Notebooks For Films.The Quay Brothers Were Born Near Philadelphia And Have Worked From Their London Studio, Atelier Koninck, Since The Late 1970S. Their Works Include The Street Of Crocodiles (1986), The Stille Nacht Series (19882008), Institute Benjamenta (1995) And In Absentia (2000). They Have Also Designed Sets And Projections For Opera, Drama, And Concert Performances Such As Ionescos The Chairs (Tonynominated Design, 1997) And Recent Sitespecific Pieces Based On The Work Of Bartk And Kafka.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of the book 'Quay Brothers: On Deciphering the Pharmacist’s Prescription for Lip-Reading Puppets'? A: The book explores the work of the Quay Brothers, focusing on their unique approach to stop-motion puppet animation and their influences from various surrealist and graphic artists.
- Q: Who are the Quay Brothers and what is their contribution to animation? A: The Quay Brothers, born near Philadelphia, are internationally renowned artists in stop-motion animation, known for their avant-garde films and designs, drawing influence from Czech Surrealists and other notable animators.
- Q: What types of works are included in this exhibition catalog? A: This catalog includes stills, drawings, etchings, engravings, and designs by the Quay Brothers, as well as previously unseen moving image works and graphic design.
- Q: When was 'Quay Brothers: On Deciphering the Pharmacist’s Prescription for Lip-Reading Puppets' published? A: The book was published on August 31, 2012.
- Q: Is the book suitable for those unfamiliar with the Quay Brothers' work? A: Yes, the book serves as both an introduction and a detailed exploration of their artistic evolution, making it suitable for newcomers and long-time fans alike.
- Q: What is the physical format of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding and consists of 64 pages.
- Q: Does the book feature any unseen works by the Quay Brothers? A: Yes, the publication includes previously unseen moving image works and other creative materials by the Quay Brothers.
- Q: What kind of artistic influences are highlighted in the book? A: The book highlights influences from Czech Surrealists, Polish poster artists, and other notable figures in animation and graphic design.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Ron Magliozzi.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for studying animation? A: Absolutely, the book provides insights into the techniques and artistic philosophies of the Quay Brothers, making it a valuable reference for students and enthusiasts of animation.