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Painting Abstraction: New Elements In Abstract Painting

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This is by no means an exhaustive collection of contemporary abstract painting, but it is a much needed exploration of recent trends in painting which are increasingly driven toward abstraction. I like how the book is broken down into thematic chapters which provide a nice curatorial flow to the text. I could make the complaint that many of the artists are already known commodities; but actually the book features a nice blend of more established artists as well as emerging artists who may or may not become historically relevant. All in all it is refreshing to see a book devoted to presenting such a wide ranging view of the expansive universe of abstract painting.

Would write more if not so busy, but to be brief, it's a truly great art book - broad range of artists - a book to kept for enjoyment and reference for always. I will treasure it and never let it out of my sight (others thoroughly enjoy it also, as it remains on coffee table for easy & regular access) You would never regret buying this classic art record in my opinion!