- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: University of California Press; 1 edition (Nov 1 1997)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0520212576
- ISBN-13: 978-0520212572
- Product Dimensions: 31.2 x 26 x 3.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 2.1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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On the process of painting, American painter Richard Diebenkorn once wrote, "I want painting to be difficult to do. The more obstacles, obstructions, problems ... the better." In part, he meant that the freest artistic expression was often the result of some sort of restraint. Much like Shakespeare writing within the rigorous poetic form of the sonnet, Diebenkorn found his format in the vertical, rectangular, human-size canvases that he used to paint his famed Ocean Park series, which occupied a large portion of his magnificent career and included many figurative works. This sequence consists of more than 100 paintings created primarily over the course of the 1970s. There is a tranquil, mystical quality to his works: geometric lines define fields of color evoking the tones, landscape, atmosphere, and quality of light in Ocean Park. His paintings thus hover on the boundary between abstraction and landscape.
This paperback exhibition catalog of the retrospective at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York City contains a beautifully produced plate section, arranged chronologically, that spans nearly the entire second half of the 20th century. A special highlight are Diebenkorn's notes to himself on beginning a painting. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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Inspired by the openness and light of the California landscape, the American painter Diebenkorn (1922-93) developed a unique modernist style, characterized by geometric forms, a bright palette, and thick brushwork. Once his career was established, he made a sudden shift to representational art. Still later, the figures disappeared, and he resumed the abstract mode marked by a series of paintings entitled "Ocean Park." This comprehensive catalog, which accompanies the first retrospective exhibition of Diebenkorn's works since his death, is intended to enhance understanding of his devotion to modernism and the influences upon his accomplishments. Livingston, who curated the exhibition, and two other notable art scholars (all acquaintances of the artist) provide lengthy essays complementing about 200 color plates. Recommended for all libraries that collect in American modern art.?Joan Levin, MLS, Chicago
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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his work and, what was still more tiresome, in virtually every interview to he submitted. It is only now, more than four years after his death, that we may begin to balance the forces that shaped Diebenkorn's career and to appreciate more fully its singularity and importance. Read the first page
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his work and, what was still more tiresome, in virtually every interview to he submitted. It is only now, more than four years after his death, that we may begin to balance the forces that shaped Diebenkorn's career and to appreciate more fully its singularity and importance. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
It is all about beauty,
By Xin Wang (Holmdel) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Art of Richard Diebenkorn (Paperback)
I fell in love with Diebenkorn's paintings when I saw a pictureof one of them on Internet. I bought this book. It was printed with high quality. His paintings are all about beauty. He achieved the maximum freedom of expression with little effort. But you should always try to see a real painting of him in musems. I was shocked the first time to see one Oecan Park.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great painter, Great book,
By john ritthaler (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Art of Richard Diebenkorn (Hardcover)
After reading a few of the other reviews I felt like throwing my 2 cents worth. First of all, I am amazed and love the fact that Diebenkorn has recieved so much press. Its a shame he was shunned from the New York art world when he was alive.(Although, I don't think he was terribly upset by this) I didn't even hear of him untill I went to England to do my M.A.! I bought my first book of his then in 94'. I think its whitechaple press. In any case, this book is much more complete with great- great photos and essays. It is pure joy. The biggest problem I have with the book is trying to keep it out of my studio, so as not to get paint on it. If you happen to go to the San Francisco MOMA check out their nice collection of his work!
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Real painting,
By Dag Fyri (Oslo Norway) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Art of Richard Diebenkorn (Paperback)
For an art lover Diebenkorn has the rare gift of sharing the sensation of painting. Lucious, sensual and pricise color harmonies, and those rythmic intervals. For a european it is another one of those deserving american miracles that such an artist gets a catalog and museum exhibition like this. The text is as precise as Diebenkorns color harmonies, and shows in depth great concern and understanding of his art and time.
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