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Prima Materia

Caroline Bourgeois, Michael Govan • Marsilio • ISBN 9788837096168

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Prima Materia

Caroline Bourgeois, Michael Govan • Marsilio • ISBN-13 9788837096168

ISBN-10 Not provided • 2013 • First Edition

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ISBN 9788837096168 • Completeness 96

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Description

Prima Materia explores the concept of materiality in contemporary art through the lens of the Pinault Collection. The book features essays by Caroline Bourgeois and Michael Govan, and includes works by renowned artists such as Lucio Fontana, Alberto Burri, and Anish Kapoor. It provides an in-depth analysis of how artists manipulate materials to convey meaning and emotion, making it a vital resource for understanding contemporary art practices.

Book metadata

Publisher: Marsilio
HardcoverFirst Edition2013
Pages: 448Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

Catalog notes

Contributor: Caroline BourgeoisContributor: Michael Govan

Cultural context

Category: Art CollectionsCategory: Art CriticismCategory: Art TheoryCategory: Contemporary ArtCategory: Exhibition CatalogCategory: Installation ArtCategory: Materiality In ArtCategory: PaintingCategory: CriticismInfluenced by: Lucio FontanaInfluenced by: Alberto BurriInfluenced by: Anish KapoorInfluenced: Contemporary ArtistsInfluenced: Art CuratorsInfluenced: Art HistoriansCornerstone of: Contemporary Art Publications

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