Kahn is a resident of both new york city and, during the summer and autumn, west brattleboro, vermont. Inspirations for 2011 studio visits with wolf kahn. Kahn has stated that he began drawing at the age of four and during the summer of his 11th birthday, in 1937, his mother signed him up for private art lessons with. Click to read more about wolf kahn by justin spring. This second edition of the definitive book on artist wolf kahn adds his achievements of the past 15 years. Buy wolf kahn book online at low prices in india wolf. Justin spring is a new york based writer specializing in twentiethcentury american art and culture. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. The copiously illustrated text by critic justin spring details kahns life and work.
Wolf kahn is one of the most highly regarded colorists working today. An artists travels 9780810967960 by wolf kahn and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Wolf kahn by justin spring 1996, hardcover for sale online. In the 1950s and 1960s a group of young artists forged a fresh, representational art that made use o. Beginning with the young artists early years as a drawing prodigy and continuing with his study with hans hofmann, his early success as a latterday expressionist, and his ten years as a painter of austere, tonalist canvases, it leads up to the brilliant. Buy wolf kahn 01 by justin spring, louis finkelstein isbn. Jul 19, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of justin spring books online. I was using the language of abstract painting to play my own games. This second edition of the definitive book on artist wolf kahn adds his. It is an essential source book for the recent history of american art, and it furnishes proof that, through the age of pop, op, minimalism. Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell disability customer support. One of the leaders of this group, wolf kahn, specialized in landscape painting, which he has developed over the last 40 years. Louis finkelstein working within a predominantly abstractionist context, a group of younger artists forged a mode of representational art in the 1950s and 1960s that made use of abstract expressionist painterly. Austere in design, american painter wolf kahns landscapes, pure constructions of color and light, evoke a world of timeless beauty.
Wolf kahn by justin spring 1996, hardcover for sale. No doubt the seminal influence on kahn s painting was hans hofmann. Working within a predominantly abstractionist context, a group of younger artists forged a mode of representational art in the 1950s and 1960s that made use of abstract expressionist painterly freedom. Wolf kahn by justin spring, with an essay by louis finkelstein from amazon. He studied under hans hofmann, and also graduated from the university of chicago. I could reread this book over and over, pondering and absorbing the beautifully reproduced pastels. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
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Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Grade k1 grade 23 grade 45 grade 68 grade 910 grade 1112. Born in stuttgart, germany, in 1927, wolf kahn immigrated to the united states by way of england in 1940. Wolf kahn october 4, 1927 march 15, 2020 was a germanborn american painter kahn, known for his combination of realism and color field, worked in pastel and oil paint. Studio visit with wolf kahn from new art tv part two of two. Wolf kahn by justin spring, 9780810963221, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He is the author of many monographs, catalogs, museum publications, and books, including the biography fairfield porter. A new essay by karen wilkin highlights the development of his late style, and a generous selection of paintings and pastels showcases his bold, freewheeling new work. An artists travels is actually a record of the pleasant american locales kahn has visited over the past fortyodd years in order to teach a workshop, attend an exhibition of his work. Wolf kahn 1st edition by justin spring, louis finkelstein hardcover, 164 pages, published 1996. Kahn, known for his combination of realism and color field, works in pastel and oil paint. Wolf kahn, one of the leaders of this group, directed this approach toward the painting of the landscape, which he working within a predominantly abstractionist context, a group of younger artists forged a mode of representational art in the 1950s and 1960s that made use of abstract expressionist painterly freedom and spontaneity in order to. Wolf kahn by justin spring with an essay by louis finkelstein published.
Wolf kahn by justin spring 19960901 justin spring on. Lyrical and vibrant, kahns paintings feature forests and farmlands rendered in fantastic colors. Working within a predominantly abstractionist context, a group of younger. For those who love glorious color, peaceful abstract landscapes, especially artists and wolf kan groupies, for anyone who cant get enough of wolf kahn, you need this book. An essential source book for the past half century of american art, this volume. This is a reprint of the book which now includes the last fifteen years which is good to see that wolf kahn continues to paint. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. A student of hans hofmann and influenced early on by milton avery and the work of james abbott mcneill whistler on a trip to venice, kahn would become. This book is an excellent representation for one of my favorite painters. Wolf kahn 9780810963221 by spring, justin and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
German artist wolf kahn, whose controlled, atmospheric oil and pastel landscapes fused realism and color field painting, has died at the age of ninetytwo. Working within a predominantly abstractionist context, a group of younger artists forged a mode of representational art in the 1950s and 1960s that made use of abstract expressionist painterly freedom and spontaneity in order to document the life around them. In 1962, kahn received a fullbright fellowship and returned to italy, this time residing in milan, viterbo and rome. The male nude, essential edward hopper, essential jackson pollock, and fairfield porter. He is known for his combination of realism and color field, works in pastel and oil paint. Justin spring described kahns paintings of that year as cerebral. The life and times of samuel steward, professor, tattoo, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist. Justin spring s most popular book is secret historian. Wolf kahn by justin spring back working with a predominantly abstractionist context, a group of younger artists forged a mode of representational art in the 1950s and 1960s that made use of abstract expressionist painterly freedom and spontaneity in order to. His writings on contemporary art have appeared in publications such as artforum, the new york times, and the village voice. Justin spring is an novelist, art critic, and biographer. Wolf kahn by justin spring meet your next favorite book. Wolf kahn by justin spring back working with a predominantly abstractionist context, a group of younger artists forged a mode of representational art in the 1950s and 1960s that made use of abstract expressionist painterly freedom and spontaneity in order to document the life around them. A life in art yale university press, 2000 and paul cadmus.
Justin spring books list of books by author justin spring. This book aims to demonstrate how his use of colour has placed him at the forefront of american representational art. Justin springs most popular book is secret historian. A couple of recent publications justin spring s wolf kahn and kahn s own wolf kahn pastels substantially bulk up the scholarship on kahn, and this latest work adds nicely to that group. Mar 14, 2020 wolf kahn is a germanborn american painter born on 4th october 1927 in stuttgart, germany. If you are a fan of wolf kahn, you will love this book. Wolf kahn, one of the leaders of this group, directed this approach toward the painting of the landscape, which he has steadfastly. Louis finkelstein wolf kahn is one of the most highly regarded colorists working today. Buy the hardcover book wolf kahn by justin spring at indigo. In this exceptionally attractive monograph featuring 100 color plates, art critic and novelist spring traces kahns wildly exuberant experimentation in an informal chronicle based on interviews with the artist and his associates. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Buy wolf kahn book online at best prices in india on. Their radiant hues, tangy color contrasts, and pervasive sense of light are unique. See more ideas about wolf, artist and landscape paintings.
In addition to his seventyyear painting practice, kahn cofounded the hansa gallery, one of the many midcentury coops on tenth street, which showed the work of george segal, jane wilson, and lucas samaras, among other artists. The book feature fullcolor reproduction prints from the famed germanamerican painter and includes essays by karen wilkin and louis finkelstein. Wolf kahn by justin spring, 9780810997905, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A sparkling complement to justin spring s wolf kahn.
Justin spring has 29 books on goodreads with 6353 ratings. A secondgeneration new york school artist, wolf kahn paints luminous new england landscapes. A hardcover second edition copy of wolf kahn by justin spring. While not a substitute for earlier works, this book may appeal particularly well to the broader audiences of public libraries. Wolf kahn, one of the leaders of this group, directed this approach toward the painting of the landscape, which he has. Sep 01, 2011 this second edition of the definitive book on artist wolf kahn adds his achievements of the past 15 years. Wolf kahn born october 4, 1927 is a german born american painter. Justin spring s thoughtful essay raises this book above the usual coffeetable paean, as does artist and critic louis finkelsteins long analytical essay, the development of wolf kahn s painting language.
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