Examines the art and passion of Käthe Kollwitz, who used art to bring a voice to political issues. Raw, unprettified, and decried in conservative circles as gutter art, Käthe Kollwitz employed her art uncompromisingly as a political voice for the social and human misery of her timeHer focus always lay on the dignity of humankind.
Taking a Stand provides wide-ranging insight into the commitment and creative work of the artist, whose achievements are more topical than ever. It covers the entire spectrum of Kollwitzs creative work, including the world-famous cycles of the graphic works
A Weavers Revolt and Peasants War, rare proofs, moving drawings, and sculptures, each of which showcases all facets of her masterful skills.
The political dimension of Kollwitzs art becomes tangible in a particularly impressive manner through her posters. The unbroken validity of her work is demonstrated in a juxtaposition with the interventions by the contemporary artist Mona Hatoum, which revolve around topics such as vulnerability, persecution, and the experience of conflict.
| Format |
Inbunden |
| Omfång |
240 sidor |
| Språk |
Engelska |
| Förlag |
Hirmer Verlag |
| Utgivningsdatum |
2024-02-08 |
| ISBN |
9783777442327 |
