The Joseph Cornell box : found objects, magical worlds : from the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago / Joan Sommers & Ascha Drake. This item is unavailable.
Sommers, Joan (b. 1958) ; Drake, Ascha
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Language: English
Published by Kennebunkport, ME : Cider Mill Press, 2006
- First Edition
- Softcover
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£ 93.14
Item description from seller
Fine paperback copy. Well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; 77 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 25 cm. Notes; book only. Subjects; Cornell, Joseph (1903-1972) -- Criticism and interpretation. Assemblage (Art) -- United States. Found objects (Art) -- United States. Boxes in art. Art Institute of Chicago. 1 Kg.
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- Title
- The Joseph Cornell box : found objects, magical worlds : from the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago / Joan Sommers & Ascha Drake
- Author
- Sommers, Joan (b. 1958) ; Drake, Ascha
- Publisher
- Kennebunkport, ME : Cider Mill Press
- Publication year
- 2006
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1933662425
- ISBN 13
- 9781933662428
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Item weight
- 1 kilogram
Working with found objects, pages from old books, and dime-store trinkets, self-taught artist Joseph Cornell (1903–1972) transformed everyday materials into extraordinary universes. By collecting and carefully juxtaposing his treasures in small, glass-front boxes, this pioneering artist invented visual poems exploring themes as varied as the night sky, the romantic ballet, glamorous movie stars, and bird habitats.
A lavishly illustrated and collaged book presents Cornell’s life and art, his sources of inspiration, and artistic process, along with six project ideas. Housed in a sturdy keepsake box with a see-through front window and removable grid, the package also includes materials to jump-start the creative process—printed sheets for collage, a metal ring, antique tags, and a magnifier.
A lavishly illustrated and collaged book presents Cornell’s life and art, his sources of inspiration, and artistic process, along with six project ideas. Housed in a sturdy keepsake box with a see-through front window and removable grid, the package also includes materials to jump-start the creative process—printed sheets for collage, a metal ring, antique tags, and a magnifier.
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