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Contrasts of Form, Geometric Abstract Art, 1910-1980, 1st Ed

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Contrasts of Form. Geometric Abstract Art, 1910-1980, From the collection of the Museum of Modern Art Including the Riklis Collection of McCrory Corporation, by Magdalena Dabrowski. Published by Museum of Modern Art, 1985. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. Magdalena Dabrowski retraces the course of geometric abstract art in our century, she divides the years from 1910 to 1980- into five spans. The first: Origins of the Nonobjective - Cubism, Futurism, Cubo-Futurism 1910-1914. The second: Surface to Space - Suprematism, de Stiji, Russian Constructivism, 1915-1921. Internation Constructivism 1922-1929. Paris-New York Connection 1930-1959. And Recent Nonfigurative Tendencies 1960-1980. NPT Books, a division of Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1985
  • Condition:
    appears new and unread.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NPP-132-1st1stDibs: LU2605125785352
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