<p>Hans Hartung (1904-1989) observed the world and reality with the same abstract sensibility with which he painted on canvas, seeking to draw from them a formal representation not only through painting and engraving, but also through architecture and photography. Through over 200 paintings realised between 1922 and 1989, this catalogue offers a reinterpretation of the work of a great 20th-century abstract artist who is known for his innovations in painting, but whose experimentations with different artistic and creative areas have remain unexplored. The catalogue offers a 360-degree view of Hartung's long and prolific career, presenting the artist not only as a protagonist of the art informal movement, but also as a multifaceted artist interested in pushing the boundaries of other art forms as well. The book includes drawings, photographs and other archival material, and offers an intimate look at the artist, through the study and presentation of the places in which he lived and worked with his compa</p>

Hans Hartung: In the Beginning There Was Lightning

Arts & Photography

Barzel, Amnon

History & Criticism

5 Continents Editions Srl

5 Continents Editions

<p>Light art is a field in contemporary art that uses artificial light as its primary expressive tool. This volume examines how investigation into the chromatic values of light has been carried out throughout the history of art from its very beginning until its most recent developments. The book features an interview with James Turrell, the American artist unanimously considered the greatest master of light art. The second section is devoted to the Targetti Light Art Collection, one of the world's most prestigious collections of artificial light. The images and descriptions of each work are accompanied by critical texts on the artists. The book includes works by artists such as Olafur Eliasson, Gilberto Zorio, Anne and Patrick Poirier, Fabrizio Plessi and Hidetoshi Nagasawa, as well as emerging talents.</p>

Light Art

Reference

Skira

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