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Book Synopsis: From the outset of her career, Georgia O’Keeffe credited her introduction to modernism as deriving in part from a reproduction of a pastel by Arthur Dove she saw around 1913. By this time Dove was well established as the foremost modernist artist in America, yet O’Keeffe herself would later become a source of renewal for his work.
Renowned scholar Debra Bricker Balken here offers the first investigation into the interrelationship between these two great artists. She shows that while Dove’s sensual evocations of landscape—his abstractions of nature’s undulating rhythms and forms—offered inspiration for O’Keeffe, the influence of O’Keeffe’s work on Dove was equally significant. After 1930, Dove turned to O’Keeffe’s early works for renewed aesthetic inspiration, mining, as he put it, her “burning watercolors.”
Beyond examining the impact of these mutual influences, this beautifully illustrated publication situates Dove and O’Keeffe within the circle of Alfred Stieglitz, and brings them into a fuller context within the modernist scene of the 1920s and 1930s. What emerges is a fascinating look at the first pivotal moment of modernism in America.
Distributed for the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute
Exhibition Schedule:
Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts (June 7 – September 7, 2009)
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Discover the captivating influence that Georgia O’Keeffe and Arthur Dove had on one another in the beautifully illustrated book "Dove/O’Keeffe: Circles of Influence". Delve into the interrelationship between these two iconic artists as renowned scholar Debra Bricker Balken unravels their profound impact on each other's work. Their unique perspectives on landscape and nature’s beauty serve as a constant source of artistic inspiration for one another.
Immerse yourself in Arthur Dove’s revolutionary abstractions of nature's undulating rhythms and forms. Witness how his sensual evocations of the landscape drew O’Keeffe's attention, leading her to discover the thrilling world of modernism. But their collaboration did not end there.
After 1930, O’Keeffe's early works became a wellspring of renewed aesthetic inspiration for Dove. As he delved into her mesmerizing "burning watercolors," his art took on a new life. Together, their artistic journeys shaped the first pivotal moment of modernism in America.
This captivating publication also sets the stage for these artists within the influential circle of Alfred Stieglitz, providing a fuller context of the thriving modernist scene of the 1920s and 1930s. Lose yourself in the enchanting world of O’Keeffe and Dove as you explore their mesmerizing artworks.
Uncover the profound connection between Georgia O’Keeffe and Arthur Dove in "Dove/O’Keeffe: Circles of Influence". Dive into their exploration of modernism in America and witness their mutual artistic growth that continues to inspire generations of artists today.
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