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Bisa Butler
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 97

Bisa Butler

  • Categories: Art

A beautifully illustrated look at the work of one of today’s most unique and exciting artists Bisa Butler (b. 1973) is an American artist who creates arresting and psychologically nuanced portraits composed entirely of vibrantly colored and patterned fabrics that she cuts, layers, and stitches together. Often depicting scenes from African American life and history, Butler invites viewers to invest in the lives of the people she represents while simultaneously expanding art-historical narratives about American quiltmaking. Situating her interdisciplinary work within the broader history of textiles, photography, and contemporary art, contributions by a group of scholars—and entries by the artist herself—illuminate Butler’s approach to color, use of African-print fabrics, and wide-ranging sources of inspiration. Offering an in-depth exploration of one of America's most innovative contemporary artists, this volume will serve as a primary resource that both introduces Butler’s work and establishes a scholarly foundation for future research.

Edlis/Neeson Collection
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 133

Edlis/Neeson Collection

  • Categories: Art

Marking an important moment in the Art Institute of Chicago's 136-year history, this book documents an exceptional gift to the museum: the Edlis/Neeson Collection, consisting of 44 stellar works of contemporary art. Among the highlights are major paintings by some of the 20th century's best-known artists, including Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, Gerhard Richter, Cy Twombly, and Andy Warhol. Also included in the gift are paintings, photographs, and sculptures by icons of contemporary art such as Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons, and Cindy Sherman. This catalogue places the Edlis/Neeson Collection in direct dialogue with works already in the Art Institute's holdings. An essay by James Rondeau situates the gift in the context of the museum's history and uses it to illustrate the growth and development of Pop Art. Most importantly, this book celebrates a transformative gift that allows the Art Institute to claim the most important collection of modern and contemporary art in any encyclopedic institution in the world.

In a Cloud, in a Wall, in a Chair
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 237

In a Cloud, in a Wall, in a Chair

  • Categories: Art

This publication brings together six artists and designers working in Mexico at midcentury who expanded the horizons of modernism.

Van Gogh's Bedrooms
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 163

Van Gogh's Bedrooms

  • Categories: Art

Catalogus bij de tentoonstelling van schilderijen die Van Gogh maakte van de slaapkamers in de 37 huizen waar hij gedurende zijn leven woonde.

Arms and Armor in the Art Institute of Chicago
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 136

Arms and Armor in the Art Institute of Chicago

Written by arms and armor specialist Walter J. Karcheski, Jr., the text delves into a world where feudalism and the institution of knighthood prevailed and where arms and armor played a crucial role. Karcheski traces the development and craftsmanship of these magnificent suits and weapons throughout the centuries and discusses the armor developed for use in battle as well as that made specifically for tournaments, hunting, and pageantry. Additionally, he explores the craftsmen's guilds and the production and decoration of armor.

Textiles in the Art Institute of Chicago
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 160

Textiles in the Art Institute of Chicago

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1992
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 177

Paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago

  • Categories: Art

An updated selection of key paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago, featuring works from around the globe and dating from ancient Egypt to the present day The Art Institute of Chicago, one of the most beloved and important museums in the world, houses an extraordinary collection of objects from diverse places, cultures, and time periods. This beautiful catalogue opens the doors of the museum to readers, presenting an expansive selection of painted works from around the globe, introduced insightfully by James Rondeau, president and director of the Art Institute. New color photography accompanies entries written by a team of curators, art historians, and educators, which put the works into ...

Hiratsuka
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 128

Hiratsuka

  • Categories: Art
  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2001
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  • Publisher: Unknown

Published to accompany the exhibition organised by the Art Institute of Chicago, and presented in two parts: 16 June - 23 July, and 4 August - 16 September 2001.

Objects of Desire
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 96

Objects of Desire

This volume focuses on a wide range of Victorian-era objects from Britain and the United States in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. The following topics are explored: still-life painting in nineteenth-century America; the burgeoning Victorian print market; a fascinating sketchbook used by the English painter Edward Burne-Jones; a spectacular Gothic-style British wine cabinet; and a rare photographic album compiled by an aristocratic English family. Also featured, in a portfolio section, are other highlights from the museum's Victorian collection, including furniture, paintings, photographs, textiles, and works on paper by such noted artists as Julia Margaret Cameron, William Morris, and John Everett Millais.