Anselm Kiefer (Venezia Contemporaneo)

Cacciari, Massimo; Germano Celant. Anselm Kiefer (Venezia Contemporaneo). Milano: Edizioni Charta, (1997). 4to. 425pp. Original illustrated wraps. Profusely illustrated publication, presenting the whole of Kiefer’s artistic career by following the theme of the Himmel-Erde (Heaven-Earth) dialectic. This is expressed in many paintings through the motif of the palette, seen as an angelic instrument mediating between heaven and earth, and through the motif of monuments and architecture, which have been the expression and vehicle of religion and power in communities throughout history. With 367 color and 51 duo tone photographic reproductions of the artist’s work. Head and tail of spine and corners slightly rubbed. Slight sunning on back wrapper. very minor age yellowing to outer edges of pages. Overall very good condition. Softcover. (31462) $45