Abstract Expressionism and Other Modern Works: The Muriel Kallis Steinberg Newman Collection in The Metropolitan Museum of Art

by David Anfam, Lisa Mintz Messinger (Editor), Gary Tinterow (Editor)

This handsome book features 63 paintings, sculptures, and drawings from The Muriel Kallis Steinberg Newman Collection, which was recently given to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it will be exhibited beginning in September 2007. Long recognized for its preeminent Abstract Expressionist works, the collection includes major canvases by the great painters of the movement, among them De Kooning, Pollock, and Rothko, and sculptures by David Smith. Also featured are Morris Louis, Noland, Oldenburg, and other Americans of the succeeding generation as well as a selection of works by early European modernists such as Arp, Giacometti, Léger, and Miró. With color illustrations throughout, the book features texts by 22 leading scholars, including David Anfam, Diane Kelder, and Richard Shiff.

Published in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Exhibition The Metropolitan Museum of Art (September 10, 2007 – January 20, 2008)

224 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 2007

Reviews

[Sylvi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great reference book for those interested in abstract expressionism. The images are great quality, and the "larger than average" page size allows the reader to better appreciate the works of art from this movement. The writing style is suitable for those new to the genre (as well as those who have done more research into abstract expressionism).

While this book does mention some female artists from the movement, it only mentions two. There were quite a few interesting female artists from this time era, so it's unfortunate that this book only mentions two.