The Joseph Cornell Box; found objects, magical worlds
by Sommers, Joan; Drake, Ascha
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very good +
- ISBN 10
- 1933662425
- ISBN 13
- 9781933662428
- Seller
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Pittsburg, Kansas, United States
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Synopsis
Working with found objects, pages from old books, and dime-store trinkets, self-taught artist Joseph Cornell (1903âÈ'1972) transformed everyday materials into extraordinary universes. By collecting and carefully juxtaposing his treasures in small, glass-front boxes, this pioneering artist invented visual poems exploring themes as varied as the night sky, the romantic ballet, glamorous movie stars, and bird habitats. A lavishly illustrated and collaged book presents CornellâÈçs life and art, his sources of inspiration, and artistic process, along with six project ideas. Housed in a sturdy keepsake box with a see-through front window and removable grid, the package also includes materials to jump-start the creative processâÈ'printed sheets for collage, a metal ring, antique tags, and a magnifier.
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- Bookseller
- Wayside Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12475
- Title
- The Joseph Cornell Box; found objects, magical worlds
- Author
- Sommers, Joan; Drake, Ascha
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 1933662425
- ISBN 13
- 9781933662428
- Publisher
- Cider Mill Press Book Publishers
- Place of Publication
- Kennebunkport, ME
- Date Published
- 2006
- Keywords
- artists; museums; artifacts; biography
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art & Design;
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