Publisher's Synopsis
Arshile Gorky: The Man, The Time, The Idea is a book written by Harold Rosenberg, which provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of Arshile Gorky, an Armenian-American abstract expressionist painter. The book delves into Gorky's personal life, including his childhood in Armenia and his struggles as an immigrant in the United States. It also explores his artistic evolution, from his early figurative paintings to his later abstract works, and his influence on the development of abstract expressionism.Rosenberg's book situates Gorky within the broader cultural and political context of the time, including the impact of the Armenian genocide and World War II on his work. The author also examines Gorky's relationship with other artists, such as Willem de Kooning and Jackson Pollock, and his place within the art world of the 1940s and 1950s.Arshile Gorky: The Man, The Time, The Idea is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Arshile Gorky, as well as for those interested in the development of abstract expressionism as a movement in American art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
