Barnett Newman: Selected Writings and Interviews [Paperback]

Barnett Newman (Author), John P. O'Neill (Editor), Richard Schiff (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 12, 1992

Barnett Newman's writings reveal him to be an impassioned and articulate analyst of art and society who never hesitated to make his views known and always stood by them. To understand Newman's unique place in the culture of the twentieth century, we must know both his paintings and his words--a knowledge made possible by this long-awaited volume.
"Barnett Newman [1905-1970] was a thinker who chose to develop his ideas both in painting and in writing. He was also a citizen who made his acts of painting and writing political. And he was an artist."--Richard Schiff, from the Introduction

Editorial Reviews

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"Barnett Newman regarded himself, with reason, as an embattled artist, someone who had to speak out and speak plainly if he was to be given his due. . . . None too soon, the evidence for all this has been assembled and decked out with the facts that many a younger reader will need." -- John Russell, New York Times Book Review

"Should be read not only by fans of Newman's art, but by anyone who is interested in the cultural affairs of this century." -- Yve-Alain Bois, Art in America

About the Author

John P. O'Neill is Editor-in-Chief at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Richard Schiff is Professor of Art at the University of Texas, Austin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 331 pages
• Publisher: University of California Press (February 12, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0520078179
• ISBN-13: 978-0520078178
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,662,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The must have barnet newman book, December 3, 2000

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This review is from: Barnett Newman: Selected Writings and Interviews (Paperback)

i didnt know anything about barnet newman before i got this book, now he is one of my favorite artist. this isnt a picture book, in fact there are almost no pictures of actual art works. this book is a collection of barnet newmans life long obsession with writting. he wrote letters and essays to everybody and about everything. from newspaper editors to gallery owners barnet newman wasnt afaraid to let people know what he thought, and he does it in a very informative and entertaining way. he was a very good writer. so mu suggestion is, if you want to learn about barnet newman the man, the writer, the artist, then get this book.