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From Library Journal This is an exhaustive view and catalog of works by the German sculptor Heinz Mack (b.1931), compiled with his cooperation. The book is thematically arranged--lines, cubes, mirrors, light, water, etc.--to show the artist's generally large-scale geometric and minimalist works. The catalog (compiled by Anja Bagel-Bohlan) lists over 1200 works, some illustrated with small images, most with references to the main photographic series. Honisch's essay is broad and difficult to grasp, beyond obvious infelicities in the translation from the original 1986 German edition. Still, the book represents an impressive body of work. For advanced collections on 20th-century sculpture with funds to rebind after the first use.- Jack Perry Brown, Ryerson and Burnham Lib., Art Inst. of ChicagoCopyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
This catalog presents an exhaustive view and compilation of works by the German sculptor Heinz Mack, created between 1953 and 1986. The book is thematically arranged, exploring concepts such as lines, cubes, mirrors, light, and water, to showcase Mack's predominantly large-scale geometric and minimalist creations. Compiled with the artist's cooperation, it includes a catalog listing over 1200 works, many accompanied by small illustrations or references to larger photographic series. While the accompanying essay by Dieter Honisch may present translation challenges from its original German edition, the volume effectively represents an impressive body of the artist's output.
This catalog is recognized as an exhaustive view and compilation of Heinz Mack's sculptures from 1953 to 1986. The thematic arrangement effectively showcases his geometric and minimalist works, supported by a comprehensive catalog of over 1200 pieces. While the essay has been noted for potential translation difficulties, the overall representation of Mack's impressive body of work is considered substantial. It is recommended for advanced collections focusing on 20th-century sculpture.
Page Count:
544
Publication Date:
1987-01-01
Publisher:
Harry N Abrams Inc
ISBN-10:
0810915383
ISBN-13:
9780810915381
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