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Book Synopsis: In 1968 artist Jennifer Bartlett (b. 1941) began painting in what would become her celebrated and trademark style––colored dots on gridded steel plates and canvas. Focusing on the single and multi-plate pieces that began in 1968 and culminated in 1976 when Bartlett sprang onto the art scene with her pivotal Rhapsody painting (The Museum of Modern Art, New York), this important book analyzes for the first time the significant role these formative and long-overlooked works played in her artistic development.
Analytical and lyrical, Bartlett’s early plate work reflects her transformation of the prevailing Minimalist aesthetic into something distinctly her own. With beautiful color illustrations of this body of work––many of which have never before been published or exhibited––the book charts Bartlett’s fascinating progression from mathematically precise dot paintings to rigorously structured patterned pieces to more freehand and expressive painterly pieces. In the process, the importance of these works to the artist’s career and to the history of contemporary art is discovered.
Distributed for the Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts
Exhibition Schedule:
Addison Gallery of American Art (September 12 – December 10, 2006)
Details
Unlock the secrets of Jennifer Bartlett's groundbreaking early plate work with this captivating book. Dive into the fascinating evolution of Bartlett's artistic style as she transformed the prevailing Minimalist aesthetic into something uniquely her own. Analytical yet lyrical, this book delves into the significant role these long-overlooked works played in her artistic development.
Featuring beautiful color illustrations of Bartlett's mesmerizing body of work, many of which have never before been published or exhibited, this book is a visual feast for art enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the mathematically precise dot paintings, rigorously structured patterned pieces, and the more freehand and expressive painterly works that marked Bartlett's progression as an artist.
By exploring the importance of these early plate works to Bartlett's career and the larger landscape of contemporary art, this book sheds new light on the legacy of this visionary artist. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Bartlett's formative years.
To embark on this artistic journey with Jennifer Bartlett, order your copy of "Jennifer Bartlett: Early Plate Work" today! Click here to explore Bartlett's iconic works and gain a deeper understanding of her unparalleled contribution to the art world.
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