num_pages: 160
description: "Abstraction allows man to see with his mind what he cannot physically see with his eyes...Abstract art enables the artist to perceive beyond the tangible, to extract the infinite out of the finite. It is emancipation of the mind. It is an explosion into unknown areas."- Arshile GorkyAbstract Concepts and Techniques is a comprehensive guide to the history, methods, techniques, materials, and study of abstract art. It is illustrated with inspiring examples of work by 20th century and contemporary masters, including, but not limited to, work Pat AdamsLucy BakerWalter Darby BannardTom BarronJim BoharyStanley BoxerPeter BradleyIngrid CalameJane ChartierGene DavisPaula DeLucciaKevin FinkleaPat LipskyMorris LouisLinn MeyersMaggie MichaelJames NaresIrene NealKenneth NolandLauren OlitskiGraham PeacockLarry PoonsDavid GreedBridget RileyDavid RowBill ScottFrank StellaGary StephanBarbara TakanagaRichard TimperioJosette UrsoArthur Yanoff
language: English
title: Abstract Painting: Concepts and Techniques
titlecomplete: Abstract Painting: Concepts and Techniques
genres: Nonfiction, Art
ratings_count: 80
publisher: Watson-Guptill