Robert Lettner
Subtitle: In dialogue with the Chinese landscape ; Utopia of ornaments ; New Wunderkammer of Rococo
By: edited by Florian Knothe and Harald Kraemer
Contributors: Knothe, Florian, editor; Kraemer, Harald, editor; Lettner, Robert, 1943-; Lettner, Robert, 1943-; Lettner, Robert, 1943-; University of Hong Kong. University Museum and Art Gallery; City University of Hong Kong. School of Creative Media
Publisher: University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong
Published: 2017
Place of publication: Pokfulam, Hong Kong]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 76
ISBN-13: 9789881902467
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Exhibitions; Landscape painting; Watercolor painting; Ink painting; Painting; Digital techniques; Abstract Painting; Three-dimensional printing; Rococo Sculpture
Other titles: In dialogue with the Chinese landscape; Shan shui zhe si; Utopia of ornaments; New Wunderkammer of Rococo; Shen zai hun dun, xin xiang qing ming; Tan mi Ruokeke
Description: Published in conjunction with three Robert Lettner exhibitions staged across Hong Kong in 2017, this volume surveys artworks from the Austrian artist's long career from the 1960s until his death, focusing specifically on his interest in representing landscapes. It is the first publication of his work to appear in English and Chinese. Lettner immersed himself in the natural world, vividly depicting his vision on paper. He also was attracted to traditional art forms from the East, particularly the shan shui philosophy of landscape painting. He explored the artistic world through a language that combined the Chinese aesthetics of the void and watercolour landscapes.
Notes: "A cooperation between Hong Kong University Museum and Art Gallery & City University of Hong Kong / School of Creative Media."--Page 6.

In English and Chinese.

Exhibited: University Museum and Art Gallery, Hong Kong, China, April 26-June 18, 2017.

Exhibited: School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, China, March 25-April 19, 2017.

Exhibited: School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, China, March 25-April 3, 2017.