Verso l'Arte Povera
Verso l'Arte Povera: Momenti e Aspetti degli Anni Sessanta in Italia is an exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with a major show held at the Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea in Milan, Italy, from January 20 to March 27, 1989. This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the Arte Povera movement, specifically focusing on its evolution and context within the 1960s in Italy.
Written by Marco Meneguzzo and Paolo Thea, the catalogue features detailed essays that contextualize the development of Arte Povera, examining both the artistic and socio-political currents of the time. The book takes a closer look at how the artists' works were informed by these factors, offering a nuanced understanding of their creative processes and the ways in which they challenged conventional artistic norms.
The catalogue includes a wide range of artists who were central to the movement, such as Giovanni Anselmo, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Mario Merz, Jannis Kounellis, Alighiero Boetti, Gilberto Zorio, and Pino Pascali, among others. These figures are known for using unconventional materials (like earth, metal, and everyday objects) to create powerful, thought-provoking works that questioned the commercialization of art and the role of the artist in society.
Richly illustrated with both color and black-and-white images, the book offers a visual journey through the diversity and innovation of Arte Povera. It not only showcases iconic works from the movement but also presents them within the larger framework of Italian art and culture in the 1960s.
This exhibition catalogue is a vital resource for understanding the pivotal moments and aspects of the Arte Poveramovement and its lasting influence on contemporary art. The text is in Italian, and it also includes a bibliography for further study.
Offset-printed
Sewn bound
Black-and-white & color
24 x 22 cm
158 pp.
Edition size unknown
Unsigned and unnumbered
ISBN 8843527711
Verso l'Arte Povera: Momenti e Aspetti degli Anni Sessanta in Italia is an exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with a major show held at the Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea in Milan, Italy, from January 20 to March 27, 1989. This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the Arte Povera movement, specifically focusing on its evolution and context within the 1960s in Italy.
Written by Marco Meneguzzo and Paolo Thea, the catalogue features detailed essays that contextualize the development of Arte Povera, examining both the artistic and socio-political currents of the time. The book takes a closer look at how the artists' works were informed by these factors, offering a nuanced understanding of their creative processes and the ways in which they challenged conventional artistic norms.
The catalogue includes a wide range of artists who were central to the movement, such as Giovanni Anselmo, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Mario Merz, Jannis Kounellis, Alighiero Boetti, Gilberto Zorio, and Pino Pascali, among others. These figures are known for using unconventional materials (like earth, metal, and everyday objects) to create powerful, thought-provoking works that questioned the commercialization of art and the role of the artist in society.
Richly illustrated with both color and black-and-white images, the book offers a visual journey through the diversity and innovation of Arte Povera. It not only showcases iconic works from the movement but also presents them within the larger framework of Italian art and culture in the 1960s.
This exhibition catalogue is a vital resource for understanding the pivotal moments and aspects of the Arte Poveramovement and its lasting influence on contemporary art. The text is in Italian, and it also includes a bibliography for further study.
Offset-printed
Sewn bound
Black-and-white & color
24 x 22 cm
158 pp.
Edition size unknown
Unsigned and unnumbered
ISBN 8843527711
Verso l'Arte Povera: Momenti e Aspetti degli Anni Sessanta in Italia is an exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with a major show held at the Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea in Milan, Italy, from January 20 to March 27, 1989. This book presents a comprehensive exploration of the Arte Povera movement, specifically focusing on its evolution and context within the 1960s in Italy.
Written by Marco Meneguzzo and Paolo Thea, the catalogue features detailed essays that contextualize the development of Arte Povera, examining both the artistic and socio-political currents of the time. The book takes a closer look at how the artists' works were informed by these factors, offering a nuanced understanding of their creative processes and the ways in which they challenged conventional artistic norms.
The catalogue includes a wide range of artists who were central to the movement, such as Giovanni Anselmo, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Mario Merz, Jannis Kounellis, Alighiero Boetti, Gilberto Zorio, and Pino Pascali, among others. These figures are known for using unconventional materials (like earth, metal, and everyday objects) to create powerful, thought-provoking works that questioned the commercialization of art and the role of the artist in society.
Richly illustrated with both color and black-and-white images, the book offers a visual journey through the diversity and innovation of Arte Povera. It not only showcases iconic works from the movement but also presents them within the larger framework of Italian art and culture in the 1960s.
This exhibition catalogue is a vital resource for understanding the pivotal moments and aspects of the Arte Poveramovement and its lasting influence on contemporary art. The text is in Italian, and it also includes a bibliography for further study.
Offset-printed
Sewn bound
Black-and-white & color
24 x 22 cm
158 pp.
Edition size unknown
Unsigned and unnumbered
ISBN 8843527711