Phaidon This Is Still Not A Book
The inclusion of text in works of art was a revolutionary creative advancement of the twentieth century, with artists subverting traditional conceptions of ‘art’ and ‘writing.’ Younger generations of artists have continued to use the inherent readability of words to communicate ideas to viewers across a diverse array of mediums, including painting, sculpture, installation, and video.
Nominated by 66 leading global experts (including curators, critics, museum directors, and professors), Vitamin Txt showcases 103 living artists, from 34 countries, who place the use of text centrally within their artistic practices. With more the 500 artworks illustrated, and an introduction about the history of artists using text from ancient Chinese calligraphy to contemporary digital art, the book’s focus allows for a showcase of a range of different mediums, providing a cross-disciplinary view into the art world today.
Format: Hardback
Size: 290 × 250 mm (11 3/8 × 9 7/8 in)
Pages: 288 pp
Illustrations: 525 illustrations
ISBN: 9781838665463
Phaidon is the premier global publisher of the creative arts, with over 1,500 titles in print. They work with the world's most influential artists, chefs, writers and thinkers to produce innovative books on art, photography, design, architecture, fashion, food and travel, as well as illustrated books for children. Headquartered in London and New York City, Phaidon books are renowned for their high quality design and production - as pleasing to look at as they are to read. From beautifully illustrated children’s books to cookbooks from the world’s top chefs, and coffee table books from the biggest names in art and fashion.