Adolf Luther
Subtitle: Licht : Werk und Sammlung = Light : works and collection
By: herausgeben von Magdalena Broska, Silke von Berswordt-Wallrabe, Markus Heinzelmann
Edition: Bilingual edition.
Publisher: Hirmer
Published: 2021
Place of publication: München
Language: eng
Number of pages: 407
ISBN-13: 9783777439143
Copyright date: 2021
Subjects: Catalogs; Light in art
Other titles: Licht :; Light :; Luther Licht light
Work titles: Adolf Luther (Hirmer)
Description: Light and space, transparency and beauty were the ideals in the art of Adolf Luther (1912-1990). More than many another artist, his numerous light integrations and optically fascinating concave-mirror objects left their mark on the reality and aesthetics of the Bonn Republic. This magnificent volume provides a new look at his works and their development. The monograph traces the development of this remarkable artist. From an early stage he crossed the borders of the traditional genre divisions in art, becoming an inspiration and role model for many contemporary artists today. Ultimately, Luther's art collection, extending from Beuys to Ad Reinhard, testifies to an unconventional and open mind that continues to deserve to be rediscovered. The publication closes the gaps in research and attempts a new assessment of Luther's artistic achievements.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

Text in English and German.
Table of contents: title: Vorwort = Foreword; title: Adolf Luther : Einflüsse und künstlerische Suche = Adolf Luther : his influence and his artistic quest; title: Die Wirklichkeit wahrscheinlicher machen. Sichtbares und Unsichtbares im Werk van Adolf Luther = Making reality more probable : the visible and the invisible in the work of Adolf Luther; title: Adolf Luther : Das Werk = Adolf Luther : works; title: Es fiel mir ins Gesicht, Von einem hellen Stern ein weisses Licht. Die Sammlung Adolf Luther = It fell in my face, a while light from a bright star : the Adolf Luther collection; title: Werkverzeichnis : Die Sammlung = Catalogue of works : the collection.