On Abstract Art

by Briony Fer

An exploration of ways to think about abstract art and the problems of interpretation it raises. The author speculates on the language required to describe the effects of key abstract paintings and sculptures and on ways to discuss critical issues when a work of art is without "subject matter".

Genres: Art, Art History

194 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

Briony Fer, FBA is a British art historian, critic, and curator; professor of history of art at University College London. She has written extensively on diverse topics of 20th century and contemporary art.

Reviews

[Olga · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not what I expected: too much Freud for my test, although some of the chapters I enjoyed more then the others. (The one about RIihter's work was really interesting). Might be one to come back to at later date.