Kthe Kollwitz: A Retrospective by Starr Figura Hardcover Book

Description: Kthe Kollwitz by Starr Figura This catalogue accompanies the first major exhibition on Käthe Kollwitz in the U.S. in more than thirty years, and the first presentation at a New York City museum.In the early decades of the twentieth century, when many artists were experimenting with the language of abstraction and the leading figures were almost exclusively men, Käthe Kollwitz (German, 1867-1945) achieved unlikely renown for her figurative prints focusing on the hardships of women and the working class. Convinced that printed art was the most effective organ of social criticism, she developed into one of historys most outstanding graphic artists. Published in conjunction with the first major international loan exhibition of her work in the U.S. in more than thirty years, and the first major presentations at a New York City museum, this catalogue traces the development of Kollwitzs career from the 1890s until her death in 1945, showcasing approximately 130 extraordinary and rarely seen examples of her work in prints, drawings, and sculpture. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Starr Figura is a Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints at The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Table of Contents • Front matter • Introductory essay by Starr Figura (approx. 6,000 words) • 3 thematic essays by Kristy Bell, Dorothy Price, and Sarah Rapoport (approx. 15,000 words total) • Plates with 9 object essays (approx. 8,500 words total) • Illustrated chronology • Checklist • Index • Backmatter Review In the nearly 80 years since Kollwitzs death, images of violence have only become more ubiquitous. Its a devastating testament to her artistry that these works are still so moving.--Alice Procter "Hyperallergic"The repetition, of drafts or experiments, shows how much creativity a mechanical process can afford.--E. Tammy Kim "New Yorker"Her skills with basic techniques are unmatched - etching, lines, highlights and shadow all come alive in her grotesque woodblock scenes and drawings of poverty, violence and debauchery. The lucid detail with which she depicts ruin is astonishing.--Grace Byron "Frieze"Käthe Kollwitzs fierce belief in social justice and her indelible images made her one of Germanys best printmakers. A dazzling MoMA show reminds us why.--Aruna DSouza "The New York Times: Arts" Details ISBN1633451615 Author Starr Figura Pages 256 Publisher Museum of Modern Art Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781633451612 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-03-26 Imprint Museum of Modern Art Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edited by Starr Figura Illustrations 190 Illustrations, color Audience General US Release Date 2024-03-26 ISBN-10 1633451615 UK Release Date 2024-03-26 Subtitle A Retrospective AU Release Date 2024-07-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:167330078;

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