Larry Poons

Larry Poons is a famous American artist who gained recognition for his "dot paintings" in the 1960s. He later shifted to an organic abstraction style using vertical drips of flung paint. This book reproduces over 140 of his significant works in full color, tracing his career's development through an insightful text by four leading critics and historians. It is a valuable addition to the library of anyone interested in American art.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2023
Publisher: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.

Larry Poons, born in 1937, gained widespread acclaim in his twenties for his captivating "dot paintings," where meticulously arranged dots or ellipses created a rhythmic and pulsating effect on vibrant colored fields. However, within a few years, Poons ventured into uncharted territory by loosening the rigid precision of his dot paintings and ultimately abandoning them altogether in favor of an organic abstraction based on vertical drips of flung paint. This marked the commencement of an unwavering five-decade evolution that ultimately brought the artist back to a more intimate realm of painting with brushes and his own hands. Throughout his career, Poons has garnered the attention of critics and fellow artists alike.

This comprehensive and visually stunning volume, the first full-length biocritical monograph on Poons, presents over 140 of his most significant works in full color, some featuring breathtaking gatefolds. Collaborated by four esteemed critics and historians, the insightful text delves into the intricate development of the artist's extraordinary career. Larry Poons is an indispensable addition to the libraries of art enthusiasts, particularly those with a deep interest in American art.

Dimension: 292 x 292 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780789213419