Beyond Painting: And Other Writings by the Artist and His Friends

by Max Ernst

Alongside Salvador Dali and Andre Breton, Max Ernst remains one of the most famous names to be associated with Surrealism, and must now be regarded as one of the most original, prolific and best-known artists of the 20th century. Assembled in 1947, when Ernst had attained the height of his artistic powers, BEYOND PAINTING is a definitive autobiographical document of the painter and the creative processes behind his work, enhanced by testaments by many of his friends including fellow Surrealists Andr Breton, Paul luard, Roberto Matta and Hans Arp, as well as others such as New York art dealer Julien Levy. BEYOND PAINTING also contains over 150 illustrations dating from 1917-1947, including complete versions of Ernst's revolutionary experiments in frottage and collage, Natural History and The Lion of Belfort. Also included is a preface by New York artist Robert Motherwell and a chronology of Ernst's life written by the painter himself. Solar Art Directives features the most innovative artists of the 20th century.

Genres: Art

Hardcover

About the author

Max Ernst was a German painter, sculptor, graphic artist, and poet, considered one of the chief representatives of Dadaism and Surrealism.

Reviews

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

2006 wrote: Having read this 3 or so years back, and having a larger vocabulary as well as understanding of art and the world, i have come to appreciate this work much more. Dadaism had stolen my heart years ago and with this book, stole my mind.and it all has come full circle. I have studied Ernst's works since the last reading, made note to see quite a few in person in major east Coast cities an d watched any documentary works I could get my hands on. Beyond painting goes well beyond the possibilities art once had. I admire Ernst's writing as well as his art. I consider him and this work to be of genius.