“Also, since art is a vehicle for the transmission of ideas through form, the reproduction of the form only reinforces the concept. It is the idea that is being reproduced. Anyone who understands the work of art owns it. We all own the Mona Lisa.”
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Sol LeWitt
Sol LeWitt, born on September 9, 1928, and died on April 8, 2007, was a renowned American conceptual artist. His works are known for their abstract and conceptual nature, particularly for his contributions to wall painting. LeWitt's art emphasizes ideas and processes over traditional aesthetic values. more
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Source: Sol Lewitt: critical texts
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Source: Sol LeWitt wall drawing 1176: seven basic colors and all their combinations in a square within a square : for Josef Albers
Source: Sol Lewitt: critical texts