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Theories of Modern Art: A Source Book by Artists and Critics (California Studies in the History of Art) (Volume 11) First Edition

by Herschel B. Chipp (Author), Peter Selz (Contributor), Joshua C. Taylor (Contributor)
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Herschel B. Chipp's Theories of Modern Art: A Source Book By Artists and Critics is a collection of texts from letters, manifestos, notes and interviews. Sources include, as the title says, artists and critics—some expected, like van Gogh, Gauguin, Apollinaire, Mondrian, Greenberg, just to name a few—and some less so: Trotsky and Hitler, in the section on Art and Politics. The book is a wonderful resource and insight into the way artists think and work.
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    9780520052567
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    978-0520052567
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    First Edition
  4. Publisher
    University of California Press
  5. Publication date
    June 15, 1968
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
  8. Print length
    688 pages
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"A rich feast of letters, manifestos, reviews, interviews, and other writings relating to the study of modern art, carefully searched and methodically selected. . . . He wrote the book to fill a need often cited by art historians and students -- to put the study of modern art on a sounder ideological basis. This he does. . . . Other collections of documents of art by modern artists have been printed, but this source book has the advantages of objectivity and large scope. . . . highly recommended for art collections and also for its relevance to humanities in general." ― Library Journal

"Once in a great while one discovers a book that is unusual in approach, scope, and content. This is such a book . . . From the words of the artists, . . . one gets an insight concerning their art, a feeling of knowing the artists, and an awareness of their humanness -- added dimensions that make viewing their art work even more meaningful. . . . This book is a significant contribution and is an important source for anyone interested in or involved with modern art." ― Art Education

"The richest, most thorough and authoritative anthology of theoretical source materials on painting and sculpture since Cezanne which has so far appeared." ― San Francisco Chronicle

About the Author

Herschel B. Chipp is Professor of Art History at the University of California in Berkeley and the author of Theories of Modern Art.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0520052560
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of California Press; First Edition (June 15, 1968)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 688 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780520052567
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0520052567
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
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    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 118 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars For class
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Belami
5.0 out of 5 stars Modern Art
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Still one of the best sources on the theme
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome experience!
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The book was way better than in "good" condition for the price I paid. Clean pages and well preserved. Fulfilling shopping experience! :D
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I bought the Herschel B. Chip book to replace the one I used in graduate school in 1970. I use it as a reference book along with Art in Theory 1900-2000. Together they form a good source for a lot of writing on art in the 20th Century.
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Shannon
5.0 out of 5 stars As promised and better!
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Book was listed as in Very Good condition, but it is actually is what I feel is Excellent condition; the cover corners were slightly crunched (a teeny tiny bit); something that would have happened within two days of my reading it anyway. Also, very fast - great vendor. Thank you!
This book was recommended by a number of the staff at the National Gallery of Art, Contemporary Wing in DC. And they were right - excellent resource.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This was one of my favorite books from when I was in college art history ...
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This was one of my favorite books from when I was in college art history class. Mine was so overly used that I ordered another one for me and one for a friend. The best part about this book is that it contains writings by the artists themselves as well as critics of the period. I highly recommend it to others.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Just an awesome textbook on Art Theory
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I wish all other art theory books will be like this. This is the first one I read and it gave me a good grasp of the concepts dated from Impressionism until Modern Art of today. The writing style and artistic interpretation of the author are superb. The quotation from the artists themselves lends valuable insights into what the artists were thinking.

(I would have given it 5 stars had it not been a) the Phoenix hot summer weather just melted the glue holding sections of the book away, I think it gave the book its unexpected character.. and b) I like to see more graphics and in color). Also from these 2 defects which are subjective and in no way lessen the essence of the book, I recommend this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars In The Artist's Own Words
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2009
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This is a great collection of letters and written papers by many famous artists. Easy to read, very insightful. Great way to learn what the artists themselves actually thought about their works. You will find writings from Van Gogh to Willem De Kooning.
If you want to familiarize yourself with the works of many Modern artists, this is a good place to start.  Theories of Modern Art: A Source Book by Artists and Critics (California Studies in the History of Art)
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