The Islands --a 1979 group of 12 identically large square paintings--is a body of work especially suitable for gaining insight into the modalities of the visual in Agnes Martin's work. An element that is common to all the canvases is the matte white color that absorbs the surrounding light but only partially radiates it back, as well as the structure of fine horizontal lines drawn in pencil. The reproductions of Martin's work in this book are of the highest quality, especially in light of the fact that her pictures are ...
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The Islands --a 1979 group of 12 identically large square paintings--is a body of work especially suitable for gaining insight into the modalities of the visual in Agnes Martin's work. An element that is common to all the canvases is the matte white color that absorbs the surrounding light but only partially radiates it back, as well as the structure of fine horizontal lines drawn in pencil. The reproductions of Martin's work in this book are of the highest quality, especially in light of the fact that her pictures are generally not ideal for reproduction, as, according to the artist, they are light and luminous and deal with fusion and formlessness, i.e., the dissolution of form. In creating this work, Martin, in a certain sense, arrives almost to the point of borderline visibility.
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Very Good. This is a very good softcover copy with almost no wear. Just a slight crease to the tip of the top right corner of the dust jacket, otherwise fine. Completely clean inside and out. Text in English and German. Essay by Heinz Liesbrock. Illustrated in black & white. This catalog was prepared to accompany the exhibition at the Josef Albers Museum Quadrat Bottrop from March 14 to May 16, 2004. Chronology. 11" high X 9" wide, 55 pages. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking.
