Franz Kline

Abstract

"The first comprehensive study of Franz Kline's methods and techniques and the eighth book in the 'Artist's materials' series, which explores the unique and unconventional materials used by contemporary artists and the challenges encountered by professionals tasked with conserving their works"--

Contents

Foreword / Timothy P. Whalen -- Introduction / Corina E. Rogge and Zahira Véliz Bomford -- Artistic beginnings / Corina E. Rogge -- The New York incubator, 1939-1950 / Corina E. Rogge, Isabelle Duvernois, Silvia A. Centeno, Julie Arslanoglu, and Zahira Véliz Bomford -- Contextualizing Kline / Corina E. Rogge -- A new voice : genesis of the 1950 Charles Egan Gallery show / Corina E. Rogge, Isabelle Duvernois, Silvia A. Centeno, Julie Arslanoglu, and Zahira Véliz Bomford -- Beginnings of success, 1951-1956 / Corina E. Rogge -- Artistic maturity : continued experimentation, 1956-1961 / Corina E. Rogge -- Analysis and technical study : implications for current condition and future conservation / Corina E. Rogge, Zahira Véliz Bomford, Isabelle Duvernois, and Maite Martinez Leal -- Appendix I: Analytical methods used at the MFAH and the MMA / Corina E. Rogge, Silvia A. Centeno, and Julie Arslanoglu -- Appendix II: Analytical results / Corina E. Rogge, Silvia A. Centeno, and Julie Arslanoglu -- Appendix III: Works of art examined.