Sarah Roberts epub JOAN MITCHELL

This gorgeous book unfolds the story of Joan Mitchell (1925&;1992), an artistic master of the highest order, who was fearless in her experimentation and created works of beauty, strength, and emotional intensity. Lavish illustrations cover the full arc of Mitchell&;s artistic practice, from her exceptional New York paintings in the early 1950s to the majestic multi-panel compositions she made in France later in her career, and include signature works as well as rarely seen paintings, works on paper, artist sketchbooks, and archival photographs.    Featuring curatorial texts, in-depth essays, and literary responses, the book is organized in ten chronological chapters, centering on moments when Mitchell&;s concerns emerge in closely related suites of canvases that explore her inner landscape&;experience, sensation, memory, and place. Presenting groundbreaking research and bringing together a variety of perspectives on Mitchell&;s art, life, and connections to poetry and music, this unprecedented volume will be an essential reference for Mitchell&;s admirers and those just discovering her work.