Miró (The Hermann Genius Pocket Guide) - Couverture souple

Miró, Joan

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798900080307

Editeur : Hermann Editions, 2026

Synopsis

Explore the imaginative universe of Joan Miró (1893–1983), the Catalan artist whose floating symbols, playful creatures, and brilliant colors created one of modern art’s most recognizable visual languages. This pocket guide traces Miró’s journey from detailed early landscapes to the poetic abstractions, dream images, sculptures, and ceramics that brought him international acclaim. Learn what to look for in his biomorphic forms, energetic lines, repeated signs, unexpected humor, and inventive balance between spontaneity and control. Biographical details, engaging anecdotes, a personal portrait, and memorable quotations reveal the influences of Catalan culture, Surrealism, poetry, and the natural world on his art. A spotlight on one defining work provides a closer understanding of his symbols and creative process. With more than 65 full-color reproductions, this lively volume offers an inviting introduction to an artist who transformed imagination, memory, and play into a deeply personal form of modern expression.

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À propos de l'auteur

Spanish artist associated with Surrealism, celebrated for his poetic symbols and dreamlike imagery.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hermann Editions
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798900080307
• Reliure: Paperback
• Nombre de pages: 80
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible