“The job at Brooklyn is interesting because Brooklyn reflects what happened to university art departments everywhere. It might be the worst department now, and yet at one point it was the best in the country.”
Quote by Ad Reinhardt
Work
Art-as-art: The Selected Writings of Ad Reinhardt
Art-as-art: The Selected Writings of Ad Reinhardt is a comprehensive compilation of the writings of Ad Reinhardt, a key figure in the development of American abstract art. The book delves into Reinhardt's extensive body of work, offering insights into his approach to art, his thoughts on the nature of abstraction, and his critical perspective on the art world. It includes a variety of texts, such as essays, lectures, and interviews, providing a rich and multifaceted view of Reinhardt's intellectual contributions to the field. more
Author
Ad Reinhardt
Ad Reinhardt, born on December 24, 1913, in Germany, and died on August 30, 1967, in the United States, was a renowned American abstract expressionist artist. Known for his minimalist black-toned works, he had a profound impact on the art world. more