Mondrian and his studios : colour in space / edited by Francesco Manacorda and Michael White ; with contributions from Hans Janssen, Nancy J. Troy and Marek Wieczorek.
Published to accompany the exhibitions "Mondrian and his Studios" held at Tate Liverpool, 6 June-5 October 2014; and "Mondrian and Colour" held at Turner Contemporary, Margate, 24 May-21 September 2014. "Explores how Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) developed his now iconic abstract paintings in dialogue with the spaces that surrounded him, from urban architecture to the interiors of his studios"--Provided by publisher. Includes bibliographical references (page 157).
Contents:
The way to the studio, and back again / (1932) / a conversation between Hans Janssen, Nancy J. Troy and Michael White. Studio visits: editors' introduction -- A visit to Piet Mondrian (1920) / W.F.A. Röell -- Mondrian's studio utopia, 26 rue du Départ / Marek Wieczorek -- The crystal clear studio--apology for the Charleston (1926) / W.F.A. Röell -- The function of the studio / Michael White -- At Piet Mondrian's: his new philosophy of life (1932) / W.F.A. Röell -- Working at a table / Hans Janssen -- The way to the studio, and back again / a conversation between Hans Janssen, Nancy J. Troy and Michael White.
Summary:
Mondrian had a pioneering role in the definition and conceptualisation of abstraction, but was also interested in the complex relationship between his artworks, the space around them and the belief that they were conceived to inspire. His studios in Amsterdam, Paris and New York reflect different stages of the painter's way of thinking and of his intentions. Each was designed to allow the artist to perform a clearly defined intellectual and social role. As well as focusing on his studios, this book also explores Mondrian's broader relationship with architecture and urbanism. Many of Mondrian's best-known Neo-Plastic works will be included in full colour, along with a plethora of images of the artist in his studio. Exhibition: Tate Liverpool, UK (10.6.-21.9.2014).
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