Bibliograph

Jack Whitten, cosmic soul, Richard Shiff

Type

Label

Jack Whitten, cosmic soul, Richard Shiff

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Jack Whitten

Oclc number

319365

Responsibility statement

Richard Shiff

Sub title

cosmic soul

Summary

This comprehensive monograph surveys the work of Black American artist Jack Whitten, known for his swirling, mosaic-like abstractions and his innovative material experimentations, especially with acrylic paint. Resembling topographical maps, Whitten's works rely heavily on the use of geometry and rhythmic, gestural structures to induce an artistic and spiritual process that he identifies as "mapping the soul." Focusing on pivotal developments over his six-decade career, the publication is generously illustrated with Whitten's vast body of work. Throughout the volume, art historian Richard Shiff provides critical interpretations of Whitten/s painting, sculpture and artistic philosophy

Table Of Contents

Introduction, to Jack -- Image That Comes Out of Matter -- Off the Wire -- I Am the Object -- Soul Space

Classification