Frank Stella
Working Space
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674959613
- author:
- Frank Stella
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Harvard University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1986
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 27.69 x 22.61 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Architecture & Design, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Working Space by Frank Stella offers a unique perspective on painting, exploring the evolution of artistic styles from the Renaissance to modern abstraction. Through his own work and observations of other artists, Stella reveals how the development of new techniques and ideas has shaped the course of art history. The book examines the pivotal role of Caravaggio in the transition from representational to abstract art, and how this shift influenced subsequent movements, including Expressionism and Abstract Expressionism. By tracing the connections between different artistic periods, Stella sheds light on the ongoing quest for innovative pictorial space and its impact on modern painting. This thought-provoking volume provides a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the most celebrated abstract painters of his generation, making it an essential read for anyone interested in art history and theory.