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Jasper Johns

By Craft , Catherine; Johns , Jasper

Book information

Publisher
Parkstone International
Year
2012
ISBN
9781780429977, 1780429975
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
88 MB (91866112 bytes)
Series
Temptis
Pages
256\256
Time added
2015-05-01 06:01:33

Description

At a time when the dominant mode of painting, Abstract Expressionism, emphasized expressive drama through bold brushwork and largely abstract compositions, Johns' paintings of the American flag, targets, numbers and the alphabet demonstrated a decided departure from convention. Despite being painted with obvious care, they seemed emotionally reticent, cool and quiet, far from the emotional fireworks then fashionable."It all began ... with my painting a picture of an American flag. Using this design took care of a great deal for me because I didn't have to design it. So I went on to similar things li.  Read more...

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