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Binding: HardcoverDewey Decimal Number: 709.2 EAN: 9780500976289 ISBN: 0500976287 Label: Thames & Hudson Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 272 Publication Date: October 27, 2003 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Studio: Thames & Hudson Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Published to celebrate the centenary of Joseph Cornell's birth in 1903, this text provides a fresh, multi-dimensional perspective on this pioneering modern artist. Illustrated with over 75 boxes and collages, as well as images of the fascinating source material that the artist collected to create his exquisitely crafted worlds, the book communicates to the reader the sense of surprise and delight that one experiences upon viewing the actual boxes with their toys, stuffed birds, maps and other paraphernalia of daily life. The book's essays explore topics such as the role of dualities in the artist's process, the major themes of Cornell's oeuvre, and the importance of the artist's Christian Science faith. The companion DVD-ROM delivers an encyclopaedic compendium of the artist's works and source materials, the insights of numerous scholars and critics, access to Cornell's experimental films, and interactive opportunities that promote investigate of his art. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - 7th Grade Art History..They loved creating their own piece of personal art following Cornell's style. They found him fascintating and innovative. Especially having moving parts in their own creations! Rating:  - Good photographs of the Cornell's works, but...the binding is really bad. My copy is gone in pieces after a couple of careful consultations. Rating: - Volume of J. Cornell's workExcellent reproduction plates of Cornell's art. The advanced artist will appreciate how Cornell was able to achieve the difficult task of creating good composition within a box. Rating: - FINALLY A GOOD ILLUSTRATED CORNELL BOOKFinally there is a good book of Cornell's work (shadow boxes) published, using detailed color photographs and remarkable notes/text. This book presents the reader with in-depth insight into the ingeniuty of Mr. Cornell, God rest his tireless, creative soul!. Features an excellent biographical introduction as well. The photo- illustrations are superb, showing both overall and macro views of his boxes. Highly recommend this book for the Cornell lover, also makes for a great coffe table book too ... Read More Rating: - A must for Cornell fansThe photography and commentary of this book alone are worth the price if you are wanting to learn about a remarkable artist. But the DVD included with the book is truly amazing for those wanting to explore Cornell's work without the benefit of a museum viewing. Truly educational and yet simply organized and easy to view. 
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