The Paintings of Joan Mitchell | 
 enlarge | Author: Jane Livingston
Publisher: University of California Press
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 237
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Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 10 x 0.9
ISBN: 0520235703
Dewey Decimal Number: 759.13
EAN: 9780520235700
ASIN: 0520235703
Publication Date: June 30, 2002
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Joan Mitchell (1926-1992) was one of the few women among the first-rank Abstract Expressionist painters. She outpaced all but a handful of her male mentors and counterparts, while only Lee Krasner stands as a possible rival among her female counterparts. Although well regarded by critics, fellow artists, and the general public, Mitchell's achievement has never received full recognition; her work has not been shown in New York for more than twenty-five years. This exquisitely illustrated volume and the exhibition that it accompanies restore the artist to her rightful place in the history of American painting. Spanning Mitchell's entire career, from early works of 1951 until the year of her death, IThe Paintings of Joan Mitchell /Iincludes a wealth of breathtaking paintings, both intimate and grand in scale, that reveal Mitchell's fierce dedication to her art and reflect both the struggles and the artistic triumphs she achieved with her distinctive vision of Abstract Expressionism.brJane Livingston draws on the artist's personal papers, including her journals and extensive correspondence, to provide an illuminating interpretation of the artist and her work. Linda Nochlin, who was a friend of Mitchell, discusses the artist's experience working in a field dominated by men. A third text by Whitney Curator Yvette Lee explores a distinctive and little-known suite of paintings entitled ILa Grande Vallee, /Icreated in 1983-84. Mounted with the full cooperation of the estate of Joan Mitchell, the exhibition contains many paintings rarely seen before--and in some cases never publicly exhibited. This book includes an exhibition history; an extensive artist bibliography of related monographs, reviews, and filmed interviews; and color plates and listing of all the works appearing in the exhibition.
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A Rage To Paint October 26, 2008
dream factory (Triangulum, M33)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This week we mark the anniversary of Joan Mitchell's death to oropharyngeal/pulmonary cancer (10/30/1992). We turn to a splendid book put together written by three impressive ladies. br / Joan Mitchell, not often found in general art books, none-the-less imposes a powerful presence in the tapestry of american art. Overshadowed by masculine icons the likes of Pollack, de Kooning, Kline. Mitchell brought a strong feminine bravura to the abstract expressionist genre. br / This lovely book celebrates the Whitney museum's 2002 - 2004 exhibtion. The paintings presented here sweep through the decades from her establishing herself during the 1950's - 60's through her mature visual paraphrasing of the 80's. br / Delicate energetic masterpieces are beautifully brought forth in 88 full page color plates. An embodying text follows her life from marginalized artist to a forefront figure strong in both expression and lifestyle.
Joan Mitchell February 8, 2008
M. Carling (Hartford, CT USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you're looking for a book on Joan Mitchell's vivacious abstracts, this is as good a place to start as any. In 2002, ten year after Mitchell's death, the Whitney staged a comprehensive exhibition of her work. This book was published to coincide with that exhibition. The colour quality of the illustrations aren't bad; although the description and bioblurb are pitched to a ubiquitous audience, they're nonetheless grounded in reality, intelligently written, and thus painless to read. All in all, you can't go wrong. If you can afford it, go for it!
 disappointed January 27, 2008
K. Gleason
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
text isnt that good.....way too many plates from when her paintings werent so good...1950 to 1964
One of the Best December 4, 2007
James (Jim) Lourie (Bellingham, WA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I went to this amazing show at the Whitney. I stood for hours with her huge paintings. Even though a book cannot compare to the artwork in person, this book does a good job presenting Mitchell's stunning work. The only other book I have seen that might compare is Joan Mitchell by Klaus Kertess, but this book is hard to find. br / br /I recommend buying the Whitney Museum book. It is inexpensive and is comprehensive.
The celebration of life and paint in one hand May 9, 2007
Maria Marta Rodriguez (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The painting of Joan Mitchell was for me a discover of an tremendous and excellent painter, almost unknow in my country Argentina. The quality of images, photographs and texts includes on this catalogue dont dissapoint me, in fact, it gave me hope in contemporary paint and help me as a painter. br /I recommended this book for any person who love the beauty of color, life and paint, and for painters who want to learn what means the freedom of action and think. br /Thank you and excuse my english.
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