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This Fully Illustrated 248Page Book Accompanies The First Comprehensive American Retrospective Of Robert Smithson'S (19381973) Complex And Highly Influential Career. Straddling The Movements Of Minimalism And Land Art, Smithson, Who Died In A Plane Crash At The Age Of 35, Had A Profound Impact On The Cultural Landscape That Resonates To This Day. Robert Smithson Presents Essays By Top Smithson Scholars Alongside Both Archival Imagery And Specially Commissioned Photography Of The Artist'S Works; It Considers The Interrelationship Of Smithson'S Complete Artistic Output, From The Earliest Figurative Work Up To His Famed Earthworks. Smithson'S Revolutionary Ideas Positioned Art As Existing Beyond The Walls Of The Museum In Media Such As Writing And Film, And Even In The Landscape Itself. This Volume And The Exhibition It Accompanies Explore Smithson'S Work Within The Context Of The Artistic Climate Of The Late 1960S As Well As Ensuing Decades.Perhaps Most Renowned As The Creator Of Spiral Jetty (1970), A Fifteenhundredfoot Rock Coil Dramatically Situated In The Great Salt Lake, Smithson Also Broke New Ground With His Films, Photographs, Writing, Drawings, And Collages. Eugenie Tsai Provides A Curatorial Overview Of The Exhibition, Which Includes Early Writings, Drawings, And Other Work With Religious, Erotic, And Pop Culture Motifs That Deepen Our Understanding Of Smithson'S Diverse Practice. Other Contributions To The Volume Are A Previously Unpublished Interview With Smithson By Moira Roth; A Substantive Historical And Critical Essay By Thomas Crow; An Essay By Moca Curator Cornelia Butler Discussing Smithson'S Lineage And His Influence On Contemporary Artists; And A Series Of Texts Focusing On Key Works From Smithson'S Oeuvre, Including Incidents Of Mirror Travel In The Yucatan By Suzaan Boettger, Enantiomorphic Chambers By Ann Reynolds, Airport Terminal Project By Mark Linder, Spiral Jetty By Jennifer Roberts, Heap Of Language By Richard Sieburth, Proposal For Monument At Antartica [Sic] By Robert Sobieszek. The Book Also Features The Complete Library Lista Posthumously Compiled List Of Publications In Smithson'S Personal Librarywith An Introduction By Alexander Alberro, As Well As An Exhibition Checklist And Annotated Exhibition Chronology.With Contributions By Alexander Alberro, Suzaan Boettger, Cornelia Butler, Thomas Crow, Mark Linder, Ann Reynolds, Jennifer L. Roberts, Moira Roth, Richard Sieburth, Robert A. Sobieszek, And Eugenie Tsai
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- Q: How many pages does the book 'Robert Smithson' have? A: This book contains two hundred eighty pages, providing a comprehensive overview of Smithson's career and works.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Robert Smithson'? A: The book is paperback bound, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the book 'Robert Smithson'? A: The book measures nine point twenty-five inches in length, zero point ninety-nine inches in width, and eleven inches in height.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Robert Smithson'? A: The book is authored by Eugenie Tsai, a noted scholar on Smithson's work.
- Q: Is the book suitable for young readers? A: Yes, 'Robert Smithson' is suitable for young readers interested in art, though parental guidance is recommended due to complex themes.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Robert Smithson'? A: The book explores themes of minimalism, land art, and the interrelationship of Smithson's artistic output.
- Q: How should I store 'Robert Smithson' to keep it in good condition? A: Store the book in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and damage.
- Q: Can I clean the book if it gets dirty? A: Yes, you can gently wipe the cover with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and dirt.
- Q: What if 'Robert Smithson' arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you can return it within the specified return policy period for a replacement or refund.
- Q: Does 'Robert Smithson' have any special features? A: Yes, the book includes essays from top scholars, archival imagery, and commissioned photography of Smithson's works.
- Q: How does 'Robert Smithson' compare to other art books? A: This book offers a unique perspective on Smithson's work, focusing on his influence in minimalism and land art, unlike many general art books.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for academic study? A: Yes, 'Robert Smithson' is highly appropriate for academic study and provides in-depth scholarly essays.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features both archival imagery and specially commissioned photography illustrating Smithson's works.
- Q: What is the publication year of 'Robert Smithson'? A: The book was published by the University of California Press, though the specific publication year is not provided.
- Q: Are there any notable contributors to 'Robert Smithson'? A: Yes, it includes contributions from several prominent scholars and curators in the field of art.