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PublisherMuseum of FINE Arts, Houston

ISBN-100300111630

ISBN-139780300111637

eBay Product ID (ePID)46900915

Product Key Features

Book TitleSabiduras and Other Texts by Gego

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicIndividual Artists / General, Artists, Architects, Photographers

Publication Year2005

IllustratorYes

GenreArt, Biography & Autobiography

AuthorGego

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.1 in

Item Weight57.5 Oz

Item Length1 in

Item Width1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal709.2

SynopsisA fascinating group of previously unpublished texts by the Latin American artist Gego, focusing on her exploration of line, aesthetics, and the role of art in society, A fascinating group of previously unpublished texts by the Latin American artist Gego, focusing on her exploration of line, aesthetics, and the role of art in society The German-born Venezuelan artist Gego (1912-1994) was renowned for her abstract drawings, prints, threedimensional works, hanging net pieces, and wire constructions. In 1999, a folder was found in a storage trunk that had belonged to Gego, with the word Sabiduras (loosely translated as "Words of Wisdom") written on the cover, containing previously unknown texts, word poems, and notes by the artist. Subsequently, additional short texts by the artist were discovered in the archives of the Gego Foundation. This important book assembles all of these writings together for the first time, providing an unprecedented look into Gego's philosophies of art and religion, her creative thought process, and her vast knowledge. In these texts, Gego was engaged with the line as an essential element in her research and creations; the aesthetics of transparency; art as enjoyment and pleasure for the artist and for the public; and the importance of education and training for everyone. The texts in this book are published in both English and Spanish (and in some cases German, which was Gego's native language) and are preceded by introductory notes. Reproductions of some of the original texts, plans for unfulfilled projects, and previously unpublished photographs are also featured. Sabiduras and Other Texts will undoubtedly motivate students, scholars, and anyone interested in the art of Latin America to learn more about Gego's contributions to modern art.

LC Classification NumberN6739.G4