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Discover the profound impact of Antoni Tŕpies, the acclaimed Catalan artist, through 'Antoni Tŕpies: Political Biography.' This essential biography unveils Tŕpies' artistic journey, deeply intertwined with the complex political landscape of Catalonia during Francisco Franco's dictatorship. Dive into a world where painting and sculpture converge, showcasing Tŕpies’ unique blend of Arte Povera and Abstract Expressionism. With 384 pages filled with rich insights, reproductions of his oeuvre, and personal documents like letters and manifestoes, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of Tŕpies' response to the socio-political conditions of his time. Readers will appreciate the austere palette and unconventional materials that characterized Tŕpies' work, innovations that reflected the limited resources available to artists under an authoritarian regime. This biography is not just an art book; it's a crucial account of the interplay between art and politics. Perfect for art enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the dynamic cultural scene of 20th-century Spain, 'Antoni Tŕpies: Political Biography' provides valuable context and commentary from artists, curators, and critics alike. Secure your copy today and explore the legacy of a pivotal figure in modern art. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9783960984191. Year: 2020. Publisher: Walther & Franz König.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9783960984191
Year: 2020
Publisher: Walther & Franz König
Pages: 384
Description:
In works that occupy a unique mid-ground between painting and sculpture, Catalan artist Antoni TĂ pies (1923-2012) fused the material vocabulary of Arte Povera and the gestural energy of Abstract Expressionism with the mystical sensibility of Iberian Catholicism. TĂ pies showed a preference for an austere palate and unconventional materials reflecting the limited resources of his political environment. He spent three decades of his long productive career in Barcelona, where he lived and died, under the dictatorship of Francisco Franco. In that time, TĂ pies confronted many of the paradoxes a creative artist faces under an authoritarian and anti-intellectual regime. In painting, sculpture, writing and other mediums, his work existed in conversation with the currents of contemporary art in the West while within the strictures of an oppressive state.
Antoni TĂ pies: Political Biography illuminates the artist's responses to the conditions of his native Catalonia, reproducing documents such as letters, manifestoes and samples of the media reception TĂ pies generated over the years alongside reproductions of works from across his career. Texts by artists, curators and critics discussing TĂ pies and the context of his oeuvre, plus a comparative chronology, are also included.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9783960984191
Year: 2020
Publisher: Walther & Franz König
Pages: 384
Description:
In works that occupy a unique mid-ground between painting and sculpture, Catalan artist Antoni TĂ pies (1923-2012) fused the material vocabulary of Arte Povera and the gestural energy of Abstract Expressionism with the mystical sensibility of Iberian Catholicism. TĂ pies showed a preference for an austere palate and unconventional materials reflecting the limited resources of his political environment. He spent three decades of his long productive career in Barcelona, where he lived and died, under the dictatorship of Francisco Franco. In that time, TĂ pies confronted many of the paradoxes a creative artist faces under an authoritarian and anti-intellectual regime. In painting, sculpture, writing and other mediums, his work existed in conversation with the currents of contemporary art in the West while within the strictures of an oppressive state.
Antoni TĂ pies: Political Biography illuminates the artist's responses to the conditions of his native Catalonia, reproducing documents such as letters, manifestoes and samples of the media reception TĂ pies generated over the years alongside reproductions of works from across his career. Texts by artists, curators and critics discussing TĂ pies and the context of his oeuvre, plus a comparative chronology, are also included.