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Book Synopsis: An unparalleled reassessment of Pierre Bonnard, exploring his paintings, drawings, photography, and prints. As one of the founders of the post-Impressionist group the Nabis, French artist Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947) is frequently seen as a transitional figure between the Impressionists and modernists. This beautifully illustrated book offers a fresh interpretation, revealing the artist’s central concern with expanding representation beyond the limits of natural vision. The result is a new understanding not only of Bonnard but of modernism itself.
Exploring how Bonnard’s dazzling domestic scenes and landscapes reimagine perception, embodiment, and the passage of time, Lucy Whelan characterizes him as a painter of unusual insight in his consideration of the relationship between vision and representation. The book covers Bonnard’s paintings, drawings, photographs, and prints, with special focus on his later works from the 1920s to his death in 1947, and draws on an in-depth study of the artist’s diaries, interviews, and other written sources.
A groundbreaking reassessment, Pierre Bonnard Beyond Vision presents an artist engaged in avant-garde forms of experimentation who complicated vision in innovative ways.
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Discover the extraordinary world of Pierre Bonnard with Pierre Bonnard Beyond Vision. This captivating book offers a fresh perspective on Bonnard's art, revealing his unique approach to representation. As one of the pioneers of modernism, Bonnard pushed the boundaries of traditional painting, delving into the realms of perception and embodiment. Dive into the vibrant colors and captivating scenes portrayed in Bonnard's paintings, drawings, photographs, and prints.
Unveiling the artist's remarkable insight, Lucy Whelan takes you on a journey through Bonnard's works, shedding light on his exploration of the relationship between vision and representation. Pierre Bonnard Beyond Vision focuses on the artist's later works, produced from the 1920s until his death in 1947. Through an in-depth study of Bonnard's diaries, interviews, and other written sources, this groundbreaking book presents a new understanding of both Bonnard and modernism itself.
Experience the transformative power of Bonnard's art and witness his avant-garde forms of experimentation. Pierre Bonnard Beyond Vision challenges the limitations of natural vision, inviting you to reimagine perception and the passage of time. Immerse yourself in Bonnard's stunning creations and gain a deeper appreciation for his contribution to the art world.
Don't miss out on this unparalleled reassessment of Pierre Bonnard! Order your copy of Pierre Bonnard Beyond Vision today and embark on a visual journey like no other.
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