Bibliograph

André Masson, Dawn Ades

Type

Label

André Masson, Dawn Ades

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

André Masson

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

32269045

Responsibility statement

Dawn Ades

Series statement

Art monographs Academy Editions

Summary

Andre Masson (1896-1987) was one of the most important French painters connected with Surrealism. A close friend of Andre Breton, Joan Miro, and Max Ernst, he joined the Surrealist movement in the early 20s, then disassociated himself from it in the early 30s, focusing instead on a wild, symbolic interpretation of the forces of nature as well as the human condition with its the fundamental impulses of love and hatred ... In the early 40s, Masson moved to America and became interested in mythical imagery. Many of his paintings from this period are influenced by African American and Native American myths, and the style of his expression, particularly his adherence to Surrealist automatism, influenced many young American painters including Arshile Gorky. Concentrating primarily on Masson's painting, this survey covers his work incisively from his involvement with Cubism and his Surrealist period to the later, more mythical subjects. Dawn Ades's text provides an authoritative and thoughtful introduction to the ideas behind Masson's work.--Back cover

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Paintings 1922-1924 -- Surrealism -- "Documents" -- Spain -- Second surrealist period -- The new world -- Painting post-war -- Chronology

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