Robert Kushner: Gardens of Earthly Delight

《 Robert Kushner: Gardens of Earthly Delight 》

By: Alexandra Anderson-Spivy

Published by: Hudson Hills Press

Size: 287mm x 287mm x22mm

Publication year: 1997

Number of pages: 174pp

Language : English

Condition: C
There are some tears and creases, but it does not interfere with reading.

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Authored by Alexandra Anderson-Spivy and an essay by Holland Cotter, this monograph surveys 25 years of Kushner's artistic career, covering Kushner's evolution as an artist, from his early performance pieces and involvement in the Pattern and Decoration movement of the 1970s, to his 1980s return to figurative work, and his later focus on opulent floral and still-life compositions. eatures numerous color reproductions, foldouts, bibliographical references (pages 169-170) and an index, offering readers both visual delight and scholarly insight into Kushner's contributions to contemporary American art.

Written by Alexandra Anderson-Spivey and featuring an essay by Holland Cotter, this monograph surveys Kushner's artistic practice over the last 25 years, tracing his creative journey from his performance works and involvement in the Pattern and Decoration movement in the 1970s to his return to figurative art in the 1980s and his recent development of ornate floral and still-life themes. With a wealth of color plates and double-page spreads, as well as a bibliography (pp. 169-170) and index, this volume offers both a visual and scholarly appreciation of Kushner's contributions to contemporary American art.

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