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The Innocent Eye,Used
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When I was the age of these children I could draw like Raphael. It took me many years to learn how to draw like these children.'Pablo Picasso, upon viewing an exhibition of children's drawings, as quoted by Sir Herbert Read in 1945The idea that modern art looks like something a child can do is a longstanding clich. For some modernists, however, the connection between their work and children's art was direct and explicit. This groundbreaking and heretical book, centered on such modern masters as Klee, Kandinsky, Picasso, and Mir, presents for the first time material from the collections of child art that these artists actually possessed as they undertook some of the greatest masterworks of their careers. As the first art historian to pursue this connection in detail, Jonathan Fineberg here explores the importance of children's art to the work of key modernists from Matisse to Jackson Pollock. Fineberg's inquiry unfolds in this handsome book, which juxtaposes modern masterpieces with the drawings by children that directly influenced them. Fineberg discusses the effect of primitivism and Freudian thought on some of these artists, and demonstrates how they valued children's art for many reasons, including its naive spontaneity and celebration of the moment, imaginative use of visual language, and its universality and candor. For each of the masters who collected child art, the reasons for doing so are as varied as his or her unique style.Fineberg has uncovered most of these major collections of child art assembled by celebrated modernists. Many examples from these collections are reproduced in this book for the first time, together with explanations as to why expressionists, cubists, futurists, and others displayed the art of children alongside their own work in exhibitions of the early twentieth century. In chapters devoted to Larionov, Kandinsky and Mnter, Klee, Picasso, Mir, Dubuffet, the Cobra artists, and artists after World War II, Fineberg examines how each artist exploited aspects of child art to formulate his or her own artistic breakthroughs.With over 170 color plates and 140 black and white illustrations, this visually compelling book will stimulate new research among art historians and will inspire museum visitors to see some of their favorite modern masterpieces in a new way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Innocent Eye'? A: 'The Innocent Eye' explores the connection between modern art and children's art, highlighting how key modernist artists like Picasso and Kandinsky were influenced by children's drawings.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Innocent Eye'? A: The author of 'The Innocent Eye' is Jonathan Fineberg, who is recognized for his inquiry into the relationship between modernist artists and children's art.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Innocent Eye' is available in hardcover binding, making it a durable and visually appealing addition to any art book collection.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Innocent Eye'? A: 'The Innocent Eye' contains 264 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the influence of children's art on modernist artists.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: This book includes over 170 color plates and 140 black and white illustrations, making it visually compelling and informative for readers interested in art history.
- Q: Is 'The Innocent Eye' a new or used book? A: 'The Innocent Eye' is listed as a new book, ensuring that it is in pristine condition for readers.
- Q: When was 'The Innocent Eye' published? A: 'The Innocent Eye' was published on September 15, 1997, and has since contributed significantly to discussions in art history.
- Q: What audience would benefit from reading 'The Innocent Eye'? A: Art historians, students of art, and museum visitors will find 'The Innocent Eye' valuable for its unique perspective on modern art and children's creativity.
- Q: Does this book include examples of children's art? A: 'The Innocent Eye' features examples of children's art collected by modernist artists, illustrating the direct influence of these works on their masterpieces.
- Q: What publishing house released 'The Innocent Eye'? A: 'The Innocent Eye' is published by Princeton University Press, a reputable publisher known for its contributions to academic and educational literature.