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Overcoming the Problematics of Art: The Writings of Yves Klein
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The first complete collection of the major writings of the visionary French conceptual artist YVES KLEIN to be published in English translation. Klein was an artist with a keen philosophical mind, yet deeply spiritual. In his art and in his writings he constructed a vision of the future art that would purify the soul from the ashes of his painting. Translated, with an introduction by KLAUS OTTMANN
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- Amazon Sales Rank: #396111 in Books
- Published on: 2007-09-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 232 pages
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"Inherently fascinating, iconoclastic, thoughtful and thought-provoking, "Overcoming the Problematics of Art" is strongly recommended reading for those interested in the role and evolution of art with respect to social, cultural, and philosophical issues." --Mary Cowper, The Midwest Book Review (November 2007)
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A critically important contribution to academic library collections.
This Springs Publications edition of "Overcoming The Problematics Of Art: The Writings Of Yves Klein" is ably translated into English and furnished with an informative introduction by Klaus Ottman. This compendium is the first complete collection of the writings of the late French conceptual artist Yves Klein (1928-1962) who blended spirituality with philosophy and served as an agitator of ideas who utilized personal charisma and an analytical mind to argue for the employment of art in the service of social change. The 26 essays and articles comprising "Overcoming The Problematics Of Art" range from 'On Judo' to 'With Regard to My Attempt at the Immaterial'. Inherently fascinating, iconoclastic, thoughtful and thought-provoking, "Overcoming The Problematics Of Art" is strongly recommended reading for those interested in the role and evolution of art with respect to social, cultural, and philosophical issues, and a critically important contribution to academic library collections.
