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Painting
Abstract Painting: Red
Ad Reinhardt, (Buffalo NY, 1913 - 1967, New York NY)
Reinhardt, Ad
United States
1913 - 1967
Male
82 x 22 in. (208.28 x 55.88 cm)
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Oil
Oil
1952
1952
1952
1900-2000, 20th century, paintings, red
Painting
Ad Reinhardt took a philosophical point of view when it came to making fine art and explaining its significance. An influential writer on the subject, he is remembered for having made the following statement: “Art is Art, and Life is Life.” The spirit of this statement is well represented by this painting, which has a very subtle composition that only emerges for the viewer after close inspection. For Reinhardt, to appreciate the true significance of art one shouldn’t compare it to anything else. Art is an idea that is revealed only through pure form and content. For Reinhardt, art cannot teach you about the world. It can only teach you about art.
[Summer 2015]
backing board, In artist's hand?backing board, In artist's hand?
1968.47
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Memorial Art Gallery
9/8/1999
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