KANDINSKY Published by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation New York

Description: KANDINSKY. Published by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation New York Edited by Hilla Rebay, curator and trustee, upon the occasion of The Kandinsky Memorial exhibition, March 15th to may 15th, 1945 in the Museum of Non-objective Paintings, 24 East 54th Street, New York City. Hilla Rebay [Editor]: KANDINSKY. New York Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, 1945. First edition. Folio. Decorated paper covered boards. 5 essays by Kandinsky. Elaborate design and production. Edges worn. Covers rubbed. A good copy of this fragile, oversized publication.10.25 x 13.75 hardcover book with 48 pages, 9 tipped in plates and 10 black and white images. Published on the occasion of the Kandinsky Memorial Exhibition, Museum of Non-Objective Paintings [March 15 - May 15, 1945]. The Guggenheim Foundation presented a survey of the artist's paintings and writings, arranged and edited by Museum Director Hilla Rebay. The exhibition was organized by Rebay, in her capacity as curator of the collection of Solomon R. Guggenheim. Rebay was the founder of the Museum of Non-Objective Painting, the forerunner to today's Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.Kandinsky once said that "The more frightening the world becomes . . . the more art becomes abstract." Working your way through his beginnings of his career to the end in this compendium, you can only conclude that as the world must have become more and more frightening to him. Funny to think that some people find abstraction threatening.View images. Ask questions! I always try to be as accurate as possible in my listings regarding item description and item condition, however, I do realize oversights may occur. I strive to maintain a 100% satisfaction rating. If there is any after sales problems, contact me first. I am always willing to work things out.

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