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Mark Tansey: Visions and Revisions

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Checking the worn copy of this book from the library numerous times had made Mark Tansey one of my alltime favorite artists. Everytime I went into a bookstore, I looked for it. Never any luck, until I was in a used bookstore in Bellingham, Washington. I had already scoured the Art section as usual. When I was leaving, my eye happened to catch the spine in a stack of randomly placed books near the register. For a mere 16 bucks and in perfect condition! I was ecstatic. The reproductions are amazing and the text is insightful, illuminating Tansey's underlying themes and content. If you admire Mark Tansey's work, its simply a must have

This is a classic of contemporary art (if there can be such a thing). There is no one like Tansey, who is an artist but also a philosopher. His work defies the dictum that great painting cannot be illustrative. The books is rare and well-worth the money spent, especially if you are a collector of art books. The essay by Danto alone is worth it. The images are sharp, but Tansey's work is visually dense and always monochrome, so they fall further short of the real thing than some other reproductions may, but where else can you see so many of his works together any time you like?

From the first time I saw Tansey's "The Innocent Eye Test" at the Met, I have been fascinated with his work. The illustrations in this book, along with the fabulous essay by Arthur Danto make it a must have for Mark Tansey fans. I only wish there were more books about him and his work. He is a brilliant artist.

Tansy is the master in retorical depth.