Publisher's Synopsis
This book is a retrospective exhibition catalogue of the works of French artist Jean Dubuffet, covering the period from 1943 to 1959. The exhibition was held at the Pierre Matisse Gallery in New York from November 10 to December 12, 1959. The book contains a comprehensive collection of Dubuffet's artistic output during this period, including paintings, sculptures, and drawings. The catalogue also includes an introduction by Pierre Matisse, a preface by the artist himself, and an essay by French art critic Michel Tapi�����. The book provides a valuable insight into the development of Dubuffet's artistic style, which was characterized by a rejection of traditional artistic techniques and a focus on raw, primitive forms of expression. Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the work of Jean Dubuffet and the development of modern art in the mid-20th century.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.