Barnett Newman
In light of my last post, I think I'll share some minimalist painting. Newman used painting as a method of achieving spiritual transcendence. Remember that digital representations of work do the originals NO justice.
Barnett Newman. (American, 1905-1970). Vir Heroicus Sublimis. 1950-51. Oil on canvas, 7' 11 3/8" x 17' 9 1/4" (242.2 x 541.7 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Heller. © 2008 Barnett Newman Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
http://www.moma.org/collection/browse_results.php?object_id=79250
This article outlines the significance of Newman's work:
http://artnews.com/issues/article.asp?art_id=1088
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