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“I am accused often of too much experimentation.., but what else should I do when all other factors of man are in the same condition. I thrust forward into space as science and the rest do.”

Quote by Mark Tobey

Book:Mark Tobey, art and belief

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Mark Tobey, art and belief

Mark Tobey, Art and Belief is a comprehensive study of the life and art of Mark Tobey, a prominent American painter. The book delves into Tobey's artistic development, examining his unique style and its influence on the American art scene. It also explores his spiritual beliefs and how they shaped his work, providing insight into the deeper meanings behind his paintings. more

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Mark Tobey

Mark Tobey, an American painter, is renowned for his unique abstract style and color usage. His works blend Eastern philosophy with Western painting techniques, profoundly influencing 20th-century American art. more

“Names generate meaning in a short amount of space — they provoke thoughts, questions. That's something I like doing. Of course, you have to be careful. Sometimes it can alienate the reader, it can be another level of mediation, to make a character carry the great burden of a metaphoric name. The character can be a device before he or she becomes a person, and that can be a bad thing for a writer who wants to offer up a kind of emotional proximity in the work. It's a constant struggle, the desire to be playful and the desire to communicate on some very stark emotional level.”