Manuel Neri : the human figure in plaster and on paper /

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Author / Creator:Reynolds, Jock, author.
Imprint:New Haven, CT : Yale University Art Gallery, 2018.
New Haven, CT : Distributed by Yale University Press
©2018
Description:124 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 31 cm
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11661160
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Other uniform titles:Neri, Manuel, 1930- Works. Selections.
Other authors / contributors:Yale University. Art Gallery, host institution.
ISBN:0300233027
9780300233025
Notes:Published in conjunction with the exhibition Manuel Neri: the Human Figure in Plaster and on Paper, Yale University Art Gallery March 2-July 8, 2018.
Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:This engaging publication examines the prodigious body of work of American sculptor Manuel Neri (b. 1930) through the unique perspective of one of Neri's former students. A near-contemporary of other notable California-based artists Richard Diebenkorn and Wayne Thiebaud, Neri is best known for his large-scale figurative sculptures that combine classical figuration with the dynamic mark-making of Abstract Expressionism. The book traces the compelling yet often contradictory thematic arcs of Neri's powerful work and his greater impact on the field of sculpture. At the heart of the publication are Jock Reynolds's personal reflections on Neri and his legacy as a teacher, adding insight and intimacy to the scholarly understanding of the artist. Photographs of Neri in his studio, archival images, and installation photos of the related exhibition at the Yale University Art Gallery round out the book. With its blend of art history and personal reflection, this unique book offers valuable insight into an important, understudied California artist. Exhibition: Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, USA (02.03-08.07.2018).
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Summary:This engaging publication examines the prodigious body of work of American sculptor Manuel Neri (b. 1930) through the unique perspective of one of Neri's former students. A near-contemporary of other notable California-based artists Richard Diebenkorn and Wayne Thiebaud, Neri is best known for his large-scale figurative sculptures that combine classical figuration with the dynamic mark-making of Abstract Expressionism. The book traces the compelling yet often contradictory thematic arcs of Neri's powerful work and his greater impact on the field of sculpture. At the heart of the publication are Jock Reynolds's personal reflections on Neri and his legacy as a teacher, adding insight and intimacy to the scholarly understanding of the artist. Photographs of Neri in his studio, archival images, and installation photos of the related exhibition at the Yale University Art Gallery round out the book. With its blend of art history and personal reflection, this unique book offers valuable insight into an important, understudied California artist.<br> <br> <br> Distributed for the Yale University Art Gallery<br> <p><br> Exhibition Schedule:</p> <p> Yale University Art Gallery <br> (03/02/18-07/08/18)</p>
Item Description:Published in conjunction with the exhibition Manuel Neri: the Human Figure in Plaster and on Paper, Yale University Art Gallery March 2-July 8, 2018.
Physical Description:124 pages : illustrations (mostly color) ; 31 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0300233027
9780300233025