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Book Synopsis: This pioneering book, the first monograph devoted to Donald Judd, addresses the whole breadth of Judd’s practices. Drawing on documents found in nearly twenty archives, David Raskin explains why some of Judd’s works of art seem startlingly ephemeral while others remain insistently physical. In the process of answering this previously perplexing question, Raskin traces Judd’s principles from his beginnings as an art critic through his fabulous installations and designs in Marfa, Texas. He discusses Judd’s early important paintings and idiosyncratic red objects, as well as the three-dimensional works that are celebrated throughout the world. He also examines Judd’s commitment to empirical values and his political activism, and concludes by considering the importance of Judd’s example for recent art. Ultimately, Raskin develops a picture of Judd as never before seen: he shows us an artist who asserted his individuality with spare designs; who found spiritual values in plywood, Plexiglas, and industrial production; who refused to distinguish between thinking and feeling while asserting that science marked the limits of knowledge; who claimed that his art provided intuitions of morality but not a specific set of tenets; and who worked for political causes that were neither left nor right.
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Experience the pioneering genius of Donald Judd with this groundbreaking monograph. Uncover the depths of Judd's artistic practices, as author David Raskin delves into the enigmatic question of why some of Judd's works appear ephemeral while others possess an unwavering physical presence. Drawing from extensive research in numerous archives, Raskin guides you through Judd's evolution from an art critic to a creator of renowned installations and designs in the charming town of Marfa, Texas.
Discover Judd's early masterpieces, including his captivating paintings and idiosyncratic red objects, and explore the three-dimensional artworks that have captivated audiences worldwide. Raskin also delves into Judd's unwavering commitment to empirical values and his impactful political activism, shedding light on the significance of Judd's example for contemporary art.
Unleash your imagination as Raskin uncovers a new perspective on Judd's artistic journey. Embrace an artist who fearlessly expressed his individuality through minimalist designs, who found spiritual resonance in humble materials like plywood and Plexiglas, and who challenged the boundaries between intellect and emotion. Judd's art will not provide you with a rigid set of beliefs, but it will ignite your morality and push you to question the limits of knowledge.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain deep insights into the multifaceted artist that is Donald Judd. Follow the link below to explore his remarkable world and enhance your understanding of contemporary art.
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