Description
LEONORA CARRINGTON. REVELATION
Book Summary
This catalogue offers a complete and profound vision of the work of Leonora Carrington, one of the most singular artists of the 20th century. Through a chronological and thematic journey, the reader will discover the evolution of her artistic personality, from her initial training in England to her consolidation in Mexico. The work analyzes her production as a painter, sculptor, writer, and creator of tapestries, revealing the keys to a visual and narrative universe that defied the conventions of her time.
What is it about?
Leonora Carrington. Revelation combines the chronological account of the artist's life with the study of the most prominent themes of her work. The book follows her trajectory from her training and early influences in England and Florence, through her contact with the surrealists in Paris and her time in Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche. It addresses her traumatic experience in Spain and her subsequent emigration to New York, to finally settle in Mexico, a country that became her new homeland and where she developed much of her most mature work. The catalogue examines her entire creative personality, integrating her work as a painter, sculptor, writer, and tapestry creator, offering a comprehensive view of her legacy.
Main themes
- Biography and artistic trajectory of Leonora Carrington
- Influence of surrealism on her work and thought
- Exile and migration as cornerstones of her creative production
- Analysis of her pictorial, sculptural, literary, and textile work
- Historical and cultural context of her time in Europe, the United States, and Mexico
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at lovers of modern and contemporary art, students and researchers of art history, as well as followers of Leonora Carrington's work. It will also be of great interest to those who wish to delve deeper into surrealism and the artistic production of female creators of the 20th century. It is an essential work for collectors and professionals in the cultural sector.
What this book offers
- A complete chronological and thematic vision of Leonora Carrington's career.
- A detailed analysis of her multidisciplinary production: painting, sculpture, literature, and tapestries.
- Historical contextualization of her life stages in England, France, Spain, the United States, and Mexico.
- Reference material for academic studies and exhibition catalogues.
Technical specifications
- Author: ARCQ, TERE; MARTIN, CARLOS; NUÑEZ GONZALEZ, IRENE; RASMUSSEN, N
- Publisher: FUNDACION MAPFRE
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: ART GENERAL ASPECTS, PAINTING AND PAINTINGS, DRAWING AND DRAWINGS, SCULPTURE, EXHIBITION CATALOGUES AND SPECIFIC COLLECTIONS
- Collection: NO COLLECTION
- Publication date: February 2023
- Number of pages: 320
- Weight: 1786 g
Editorial review
Leonora Carrington. Revelation is presented as a rigorous and exhaustive catalogue that manages to synthesize the complex trajectory of a multifaceted artist. Its structure, which combines chronological order with thematic analysis, allows the reader to understand both Carrington's personal evolution and the constants of her creative universe. The inclusion of her literary and textile facets enriches the usual vision focused on painting, offering a more complete perspective of her legacy. It is a valuable reference work for specialists and an accessible gateway for those newly interested in her figure.