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The Century Of Artists' Books
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From Codex To Document, From Performance To Selfimage, The World Of Artists' Books Is Made Available To Student And Teacher, Collector And Connoisseur. Paula Frosch, Metropolitan Museum Of Art Library, Library Journal Now Back In Print! Johanna Drucker'S The Century Of Artists' Books Is The Seminal Fulllength Study Of The Development Of Artists' Books As A Twentiethcentury Art Form. By Situating Artists' Books Within The Context Of Mainstream Developments In The Visual Arts, Drucker Raises Critical And Theoretical Issues As Well As Providing A Historical Overview Of The Medium. Within Its Pages, She Explores More Than Two Hundred Individual Books In Relation To Their Structure, Form, And Conceptualization. This Latest Edition Of The Book Features A New Preface By Drucker And Includes An Introduction By New York Times Senior Art Critic Holland Cotter.Prior Praise For Johanna Drucker'S The Century Of Artists' Books:[Drucker] Locates The Artists' Book, In All Of Its Multitudinous Aspects, Within Every Significant Modern Movement And Draws On An Extensive Bibliography Of Scholarly References To Reveal The Philosophical And Artistic Connections Among The Several Emerging Avantgarde Movements Of The Early Twentieth Century.... The Book Vastly Expands Our Understanding Of The Interdependence Of Structure And Meaning In Artists' Books.Buzz Spector, Art Journala Folded Fan, A Set Of Blocks, Words Embedded In Lucite: Artists' Books Are A Singular Form Of Imaginative Expression. With The Insight Of The Artist And The Discernment Of The Art Historian, Drucker Details Over 200 Of These Works, Relating Them To The Variety Of Art Movements Of The Last Century And Tracing Their Development In Form And Concept. This Work, One Of The First Fulllength Studies Available Of Artists' Books, Provides Both A Critical Analysis Of The Structures Themselves And A Basis For Further Reflection On The Philosophical And Conceptual Roles They Play. From Codex To Document, From Performance To Selfimage, The World Of Artists' Books Is Made Available To Student And Teacher, Collector And Connoisseur. A Useful Work For All Art Collections, Both Public And Academic. Paula Frosch, Metropolitan Museum Of Art Library, Library Journal
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Century of Artists' Books'? A: 'The Century of Artists' Books' focuses on the development and significance of artists' books as a contemporary art form, exploring their evolution and contextualizing them within major visual arts movements.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Johanna Drucker, a prominent figure in the study of artists' books and visual culture.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the 2nd Revised edition, which includes a new preface by the author.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Century of Artists' Books' contain? A: 'The Century of Artists' Books' contains a total of 378 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in a paperback binding, making it more flexible and lightweight.
- Q: Is this book suitable for collectors and educators? A: Yes, the book is designed to be valuable for both collectors and educators, as it provides a comprehensive overview of artists' books and their significance.
- Q: When was 'The Century of Artists' Books' published? A: The book was published on November 2, 2004.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in New condition, ensuring it is free from wear and tear.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or examples of artists' books? A: Yes, the book explores more than two hundred individual artists' books, discussing their structure, form, and conceptualization.
- Q: What themes does Johanna Drucker explore in the book? A: Drucker explores themes such as the philosophical and artistic connections among various avant-garde movements, as well as the interdependence of structure and meaning in artists' books.