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Book Synopsis: A landmark survey of Sol LeWitt’s printmaking practice
The conceptual artist Sol LeWitt (1928–2007) is best known for his programmatic wall drawings and modular structures, but alongside these works he generated more than 350 print projects, comprising thousands of lithographs, silkscreens, etchings, aquatints, woodcuts, and linocuts. This generously illustrated volume is the first to take a comprehensive look at LeWitt’s significant yet underexplored printmaking practice. Drawing together new archival research, interviews, and careful material and visual analyses, David S. Areford brilliantly situates LeWitt’s prints within the broader context of his serial-, system-, and rule-based approach to artmaking. The specific processes of print media, Areford argues, were perfectly suited for LeWitt’s particular brand of conceptual art, in which the “idea becomes the machine that makes the art.”
With over 400 illustrations, many never before published, this study offers a more complete picture of LeWitt’s oeuvre—and the essential place printmaking holds in it. The result will deepen the understanding not only of the variety of LeWitt’s output but of the genealogy of his distinct geometric and linear formal language. Published in association with the Williams College Museum of Art and New Britain Museum of American Art
Exhibition Schedule:
- New Britain Museum of American Art (September 18, 2021–January 9, 2022)
- Williams College Museum of Art (February 18–June 12, 2022)
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Experience the groundbreaking works of Sol LeWitt, one of the most influential conceptual artists of our time, with the Strict Beauty: Sol LeWitt Prints Book. This meticulously researched volume unveils LeWitt's underexplored printmaking practice, featuring over 350 print projects and thousands of lithographs, silkscreens, and more. With stunning illustrations and insightful analysis by David S. Areford, this book offers a comprehensive insight into the artist's serial-, system-, and rule-based approach to artmaking.
LeWitt's prints are a testament to his unique blend of innovation and precision, where the "idea becomes the machine that makes the art." Through careful examination of LeWitt's archives, interviews, and visual analysis, Areford reveals the immense value print media held for the artist's conceptual art. This groundbreaking study showcases over 400 illustrations, including previously unpublished works, providing a deeper understanding of LeWitt's oeuvre and his iconic geometric and linear formal language that has shaped the art world.
Published in association with the Williams College Museum of Art and New Britain Museum of American Art, the Strict Beauty: Sol LeWitt Prints Book is a must-have for art enthusiasts, collectors, and scholars. Immerse yourself in the brilliance of LeWitt's printmaking practice and unravel the genealogy of his artistic legacy. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of art history.
Discover the world of Sol LeWitt's influential printmaking practice with the Strict Beauty: Sol LeWitt Prints Book today! Get yours now and be captivated by the intricate beauty and conceptual depth of his artwork.
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