Milton Avery
This essential retrospective unveils the vibrant legacy of Milton Avery, a pioneering American modernist and master colorist born in 1885. From his humble beginnings in a Connecticut factory to becoming a prominent figure in the 1920s New York art scene, Avery influenced artists like Rothko, Gottlieb, and Newman. With over 100 color reproductions, the volume offers the first comprehensive overview of Avery's work in years. Edith Devaney introduces Avery, Erin Monroe delves into his early Hartford years, and Marla Price explores Matisse's impact on his art. The book includes a conversation with Avery's daughter and an illustrated chronology, providing a rich exploration of his influential career.
This essential retrospective unveils the vibrant legacy of Milton Avery, a pioneering American modernist and master colorist born in 1885. From his humble beginnings in a Connecticut factory to becoming a prominent figure in the 1920s New York art scene, Avery influenced artists like Rothko, Gottlieb, and Newman. With over 100 color reproductions, the volume offers the first comprehensive overview of Avery's work in years. Edith Devaney introduces Avery, Erin Monroe delves into his early Hartford years, and Marla Price explores Matisse's impact on his art. The book includes a conversation with Avery's daughter and an illustrated chronology, providing a rich exploration of his influential career.
This essential retrospective unveils the vibrant legacy of Milton Avery, a pioneering American modernist and master colorist born in 1885. From his humble beginnings in a Connecticut factory to becoming a prominent figure in the 1920s New York art scene, Avery influenced artists like Rothko, Gottlieb, and Newman. With over 100 color reproductions, the volume offers the first comprehensive overview of Avery's work in years. Edith Devaney introduces Avery, Erin Monroe delves into his early Hartford years, and Marla Price explores Matisse's impact on his art. The book includes a conversation with Avery's daughter and an illustrated chronology, providing a rich exploration of his influential career.
Author: Text by Edith Devaney, Erin Monroe, Marla Price, Waqas Wajahat.
Publisher: Royal Academy of Arts
Format: Hardcover
Condition: New
