Review: Thought-Provoking, Insightful & Engaging
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 14, 2014
"The Influence of Zen Buddhism on the Art of Georgia O'Keeffe" by Sharon Fitzgerald is the kind of artist exploration study that delves deep into the works, mindset and influences of Georgia O'Keeffe. The book is incredibly insightful and thought-provoking, creating intriguing links between Ms. O'Keeffe's works post-1912, Zen Buddhism and the mentors who helped to establish this influence. Sharon Fitzgerald thoughtfully explores the concepts of how and why Ms. O'Keeffe's works can be likened to Zen Buddhist inspired art, how the art brings together Eastern influences with Western styling, how the artist came at her work with a new passion that sparked the mind and the emotion in subtle and engaging ways.The book is well-written and well-presented, offering a clear and enlightening look at the artists works that leads to new insights and to even more thought-provoking ideas about Georgia O'Keeffe. This is a sharp, engaging and intriguing look into Ms. O'Keeffe's works post-1912 that just added new dimension to her artistry for me... allowing me to get an even more personal and in depth impression of her as an artist. Overall, this was a well-presented book that was well worth the read.