Material Imagination

<p><i>Material Imagination</i> examines the interrelated concepts of matter, materialism, and materiality in postwar European art, from 1946-1972.<br /><br /></p> <ul> <li>Provides a unique perspective on European art by prioritizing material dimensions over concept or context, while also paying attention to theoretical and historical concerns</li> <li>Explores artists’ methods and materials in order to better understand the social and cultural environments in which their works of art were made</li> <li>Demonstrates how materials can be harnessed to affect the critical interpretation of artwork</li> <li>Brings together exceptional illustrations and new research in eight essays by art historians and scholars</li> </ul>