Anselm Kiefer /

Kiefer has played a major role in shaping the landscape of post-war German, and indeed, international art. His vision encompasses philosophy, history, literature, politics, and compelling moral issues. Biro presents the most up-to-date research on this émigré German artist.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Biro, Matthew, 1961-
Group Author: Kiefer, Anselm, 1945-
Published: Phaidon Press,
Publisher Address: London :
Publication Dates: 2013.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: Phaidon focus
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Summary: Kiefer has played a major role in shaping the landscape of post-war German, and indeed, international art. His vision encompasses philosophy, history, literature, politics, and compelling moral issues. Biro presents the most up-to-date research on this émigré German artist.
The perfect introduction to the life and work of Anselm Kiefer. Part of a brand new series of well-illustrated, short introductory books on the visual arts.
Carrier Form: 145 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page 145).
ISBN: 9780714861432
071486143X
Index Number: ND588
CLC: J305.516
Call Number: J305.516/B619
Contents: Investigating identity -- A painter from Germany -- Wooden interiors -- Confronting history -- The burning of the rural district of Buchen -- Interior -- The breakthroughs and successes of the 1980s -- First decade in France -- La Ribaute : a total work of art -- Alchemy and mysticism -- Pyramid paintings -- Catholicism and Judaism -- A global artist -- New forms of the book -- Chlebnikov.