Picasso and the Invention of Cubism
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From the Inside Flap "Karmel's exacting, drawing-by-drawing, painting-by-painting study of the genesis and evolution of Cubism offers revelatory insight into the mind of Picasso, and into the primal processes of modern art's creation. Deeply researched, utterly original, and written with forceful clarity, this indispensable book will establish a new basis for Cubist studies, and hugely enrich our understanding of how cultural modernity was formed"--Kirk Varnedoe "Karmel's book... makes a new and original contribution to the study of Cubism... [his] approach provides a way for the student to follow the artist's actual procedures and to understand better the revolutionary nature of the results. I can think of no other recent book on Cubism--and there have been many--that will aid students rather than confound them."--Marilyn McCully "This absorbing study, founded on the winning combination of sharp-eyed observation and meticulous scholarship, offers a penetrating reassessment of Picasso's Cubism. More than that, it demonstrates conclusively that drawing was tantamount to thinking for Picasso, the decisive force in much of his most innovative work."--Elizabeth Cowling Read more About the Author Pepe Karmel is Associate Professor of Fine Arts at New York University. Read more See all Editorial Reviews
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I picked up Karmel's book yesterday and found that I could not put it down. I am neither an artist, nor an art historian, but I found Karmel's explanation and analysis of Picasso's cubism both accessible and fascinating. I would highly recommend it not just for art buffs, but for anyone who is at all interested in Picasso's work. Setting aside the craft of Karmel's words, the book itself happens to be a work of art in its own right. It is beautifully bound with fantastic images.... This is the first book that I have felt the need to write a review of on amazon. Let me assure you that there is a reason...