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The Paintings of Joan Mitchell (Whitney Museum of American Art)

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This catalog of Joan Mitchell's Whitney exhibit is one of the great bargains among all artist monographs. Superb full color, almost full page plates of a wide range of Mitchell's work over a long period of time, numerous additional photos and snapshots, an in-depth biography of the artist and contributions by multiple authors make this a "must have" text, actually more valued than my collection of numerous Robert Miller Gallery monographs on the artist accumulated over many years. Her work has exploded in popularity over the past five years with good reason and many shows will be forthcoming.

Like Ellen Landau's large-scale monograph on Jackson Pollock, you wonder why a book of this quality is available so inexpensively. Someone must have done too long a print run initially. Take advantage. When you look at the prices of the Kertess or Bernstock monographs on Joan Mitchell, you realize this is a screaming bargain, not to be missed.

Joan Mitchell was one of the more notable painters of Abstract Expressionism in the period between 1950-1980, yet her fame has until now been largely restricted to professional circles. The collaborative effort of Jane Livingston, Linda Nochlin, Yvette Lee, Maxwell L. Anderson, Paintings Of Joan Mitchell is published to accompany a major exhibition at the Whitney Museum, and offers full-page color plates of Mitchell's paintings to accompany further insights on her craft and achievements. A vivid, highly recommended pick which stands alone from its exhibit foundations.

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.
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.
Thank you and excuse my english.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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.

I recommend buying the Whitney Museum book. It is inexpensive and is comprehensive.

The color plates are excellent. This book is well written and interesting to read. Joan Mitchell's works are truly inspirational.

This is one of those books that satisfies both visually and intellectually. The reproductions of Mitchell's works are excellent: full page and wonderful color reproduction, and the articles about her life, artistic development and references to the plates as the story progresses are very interesting and for artists, very instructive. I bought a used copy that was still in its wrapper! Very satisfied with this purchase...

The survey is quite well done. The plates and narrative are both outstanding, providing a nice overview of the artist and her work. Included in the plates were close-up shots which were particularly helpful in translating the substance of the work and the technique that the artist used to achieve her unique style. My knowledge of Joan Mitchell prior to ordering this book was quite limited. I feel that this book successfully filled a sorely missing gap in my art world.

What an extrordinary individual. I do hope to be fortunate enough to meet such a complex and passionate person, such as J. Mitchell. I am but a speck of dust in a very windy world and am very happy to have been fortunate enough to discover the power and awe that this woman creates.

Es un libro excelente, con una óptima relación precio-calidad. La calidad de las reproducciones es muy buena.
Lo recomiendo definitivamente.