Kurt Schwitters - Space, Image, Exile

German artist Kurt Schwitters (1887-1948) is best known for his pioneering work in fusing collage and abstraction, the two most transformative innovations of twentieth-century art. This book tells the story of the work produced by the aging, isolated artist under the Nazi regime and during his years in exile.

About the author

Megan R. Luke is assistant professor of art history at the University of Southern California. She lives in Los Angeles.

Summary

German artist Kurt Schwitters (1887-1948) is best known for his pioneering work in fusing collage and abstraction, the two most transformative innovations of twentieth-century art. This book tells the story of the work produced by the aging, isolated artist under the Nazi regime and during his years in exile.

Product details

• Authors: Megan R. Luke
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 14.02.2014
• EAN: 9780226085180
• ISBN: 978-0-226-08518-0
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 185 mm x 260 mm x 22 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Plastic arts; Germany, ART / European, ART / History / Modern (late 19th Century to 1945), ART / Individual Artists / Monographs, History of Art, Early 20th century c 1900 to c 1950, Individual artists, art monographs, Art & design styles: c 1900 to c 1960