Lee Krasner [Paperback]

Robert HOBBS (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1999

Art Exhibition Catalog

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Independent Curators International; Unknown Still in Shrink Wrap probably 1st pb prnt edition (1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0916365557
• ISBN-13: 978-0916365554
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,169,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A celebration of Lee Krasner, May 11, 2001

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Michael J. Mazza - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lee Krasner (Modern Masters Series, Vol. 15) (Paperback)

Robert Hobbs' book on Lee Krasner is an excellent introduction to the life and work of this important artist. My first experience of Lee Krasner came through the film "Pollock," a biographical drama about Krasner's husband and fellow artist, Jackson Pollock. I was so impressed by Marcia Gay Harden's passionate portrayal of Krasner in the film that I sought out more information about Krasner, and found Hobbs' book.

This book is filled with full-color reproductions of many of Krasner's paintings. She brought something truly special to the abstract expressionist movement. Her work seems to evoke both the technological energy of an urban environment, as well as primal biological power.

The book also has many wonderful photographs of Krasner at many stages in her life. In his text, Hobbs discusses such subjects as the influence of Krasner's Russian Jewish heritage upon her work. This is a visually striking and thought-provoking book. My suggestion? Read the book, and see the movie "Pollock."

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book, May 13, 2000

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This review is from: Lee Krasner (Hardcover)

This is a great book about Lee Krasner's life and work. Many survey books leave her out so she may be unknown to some people. This book has great color plates and a lot of text which is nice. There are also nice photographs of her. It is a wonderful book for anyone who appreciates art.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Krasner Delights!, April 21, 2009

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Wayne M. Salvatore "the artist" (Monte Sereno, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lee Krasner (Hardcover)

Lee Krasner was probably one of the most underrated artists of her generation. She met her future husband, Jackson Pollock, in the early 40's and helped him advance his career. She knew some well-known art collectors such as Peggy Guggenheim and was able to connect he husband with them. Although Pollock died prematurely, thrown from his car which overturned and landed on one of his passengers (he was totally drunk at the time) in August of 1956, she then proceeded to use up some of the large rolls of canvas in the little shed at the back of her house where Pollock worked. The images in this book are very well done with excellent, realistic color.