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Discover James Castle's Art – Hardcover by Umberger & Bell (2014)

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brand: Giles The Limited, D. ISBN-13: 9781907804625 Dewey Edition: 23 LCCN: 2014-020867 Intended Audience: Trade Publisher: Giles The Limited, D. Illustrator: Yes Book Title: Untitled : the Art of James Castle Table Of Content: Foreword by Alexander Nemerov, Carl and Marilynn Thoma Provostial Professor in the Arts and Humanities, Department of Art & Art History at Stanford University ; Foreword/ Preface by Elizabeth Broun; Essay by Nicholas R. Bell; Essay by Leslie Umberger; Exhibition catalogue section; Checklist, Chronology, Photo credits Dewey Decimal: 709.2 Item Height: 0.8 in Publication Year: 2014 Synopsis: A remarkable insight into the world of one of the most enigmatic American artists of the twentieth century., James Castle (1899-1977) spent his formative years in remote Garden Valley, Idaho and his adult life at locations near Boise, where, for nearly seven decades, he devoted himself daily to intensive art-making. Castle worked with materials that were immediately available, including a wide range of ephemera--advertisements, periodicals, and packaging--that he manipulated with soot, sticks, string and improvised colors to create an elaborate and unmistakable representation of his world. Subjects range from the farms of Garden Valley and interiors of homes, to family members, household objects, and snippets of popular culture. Other works move beyond the documentary to include invented words and symbols, fantastical calendars, and books with cryptic pictorial narratives. Since Castle's work first came to light in the 1950s, attention has focused primarily on the unusual circumstances of his life: Castle was born profoundly deaf, remained illiterate, and never acquired a conventional mode of communicating with others. He is often assumed to have lived a form of extreme isolation. This new volume seeks to move beyond such biography; the artworks themselves can be seen as 'windows' on his world and unique life. Untitled: The Art of James Castle is on view at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, DC, September 26, 2014--February 1, 2015 ISBN-10: 1907804625 Item Width: 8 in Language: English Item Length: 10 in Author: Leslie Umberger, Nicholas R. Bell Format: Hardcover Item Weight: 26.5 Oz gtin13: 9781907804625 Topic: Individual Artists / General, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, American / General Genre: Art LC Classification Number: N6537.C363A4 2015 Number of Pages: 128 Pages

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Further Details Title: Untitled: The Art of James Castle Condition: New Author: Leslie Umberger, Nicholas R Bell Format: Hardback EAN: 9781907804625 ISBN: 9781907804625 Publisher: D Giles Ltd Genre: Arts & Photography Release Date: 10/01/2014 Description: James Castle (1899-1977) spent his formative years in remote Garden Valley, Idaho and his adult life at locations near Boise, where, for nearly seven decades, he devoted himself daily to intensive art-making. Castle worked with materials that were immediately available, including a wide range of ephemera-advertisements, periodicals, and packaging-that he manipulated with soot, sticks, string and improvised colours to create an elaborate and unmistakable representation of his world. Subjects range from the farms of Garden Valley and interiors of homes, to family members, household objects, and snippets of popular culture. Other works move beyond the documentary to include invented. SELLING POINTS: . Features fifty-four pieces acquired by the Smithsonian American Art Museum in 2013 . A fully representative selection of the artist's immense oeuvre, including drawings, handmade books, texts, and constructions . Highlights the remarkable quality of Castle's vision, and gives an insight into the world of one of the most enigmatic American artists of the twentieth century Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 263mm Item Length: 201mm Release Year: 2014 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

  1. This book is a stunning tribute to James Castle’s incredible artistry. The hardcover edition beautifully showcases his unique works, made from humble materials yet filled with depth and emotion. The insightful commentary by Umberger and Bell adds rich context, making it a must-have for art lovers. The quality of the prints and binding is excellent, truly honoring Castle’s legacy. A captivating read that brings his visionary world to life!

    Shivam Madan

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