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Mathieu Dominique Quignon-Fleuret A glimpse into the life and works of the famous French abstract painter, art theorist, and member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. Full-color plates of art. Published in a beautiful fine binding: Accented in 22kt gold, printed on archival acid-free paper with gilded edges, custom patterned endpapers, satin ribbon place holder, Smyth sewing & concealed muslin joints. Bound In full leather with hubbed spines. Oversized, quarto: 12.25” x 9”. Illustrated throughout. Published in 1983. First edition thus. An Easton Press 1st edition/1st printing. Condition: NEAR MINT (NEAR FINE). A few spots of rubbing on back board else FINE. INTERIOR AS NEW. No former owner bookplates, no foxing, no writing. ***A beautiful copy of this special deluxe edition in NEAR FINE condition!*** Please view pictures to appreciate the craftsmanship and condition. Georges Mathieu (January 1921 – June 2012) was a French abstract painter, art theorist, and member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He is considered one of the fathers of European lyrical abstraction, a trend of informalism. From 1947 Mathieu published several manifestos to define his conception of a lyrical abstraction. In particular, he postulates four conditions that characterizes the movement: 1.) Primacy of speed of execution : speed prevails to avoid the interference of consciousness of the artist. 2.) No preexisting shapes : the painter must not rely on any reference at all. 3.) No premeditated moves from the artist : painting is not a cognitive process. 4.) Ecstatic state of mind of the artist : isolation and concentration of the artist help release. As a fellow book collector, I know how frustrating it can be when items aren’t accurately described or poorly packaged for shipping. That is why I (1) take a lot of pictures and try to describe condition issues as accurately as possible and (2) pack your book purchases with the utmost care before shipping. I have been selling and buying on eBay for over 10 years and have a 100% satisfaction rating, and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee 30-day return policy. Happy to combine shipping on multiple orders to save you money. Please follow me as I have dozens of Easton Press books and thousands of other collectible books to list in the coming weeks and months!
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