Description

Book Synopsis
This in-depth exploration of celebrated French artist François Morellet (19262016) showcases his diverse oeuvre, famous for infusing systematic and rigorous experimentation with humor and playfulness. Morellet's interest in kinetic and optical effects spurred work that engages viewers' perception and participation, ensuring an element of chance within his predetermined systems and challenging the convention of the artistic genius. This book features new scholarship by an international group of renowned art historians and curators. Essays explore topics such as the conceptual stakes of Morellet's practice, the influence of Brazilian geometric abstractionand the Islamic decorative tradition, and the role of humor in his work. Also included is an extensive selection of previously untranslated writings by the artist himself. With striking new photography of the artworkssuch as Morellet's geometric paintings, neon works, and architectural interventionsthis is the definitive book on a fascin

Francois Morellet

    Product form

    A Hardback by Béatrice Gross, Stephen Hoban

    £42.75

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £45.00 – you save £2.25 (5%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Thu 29 Oct 2026.

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Francois Morellet by Béatrice Gross

      Book details

      Publisher Yale University Press
      Published 19 November 2019
      ISBN-13 9780300245691
      978-0300245691
      ISBN-10 0300245696
      Also in:
      Exhibition catalogues and specific collections History of art

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This in-depth exploration of celebrated French artist François Morellet (19262016) showcases his diverse oeuvre, famous for infusing systematic and rigorous experimentation with humor and playfulness. Morellet's interest in kinetic and optical effects spurred work that engages viewers' perception and participation, ensuring an element of chance within his predetermined systems and challenging the convention of the artistic genius. This book features new scholarship by an international group of renowned art historians and curators. Essays explore topics such as the conceptual stakes of Morellet's practice, the influence of Brazilian geometric abstractionand the Islamic decorative tradition, and the role of humor in his work. Also included is an extensive selection of previously untranslated writings by the artist himself. With striking new photography of the artworkssuch as Morellet's geometric paintings, neon works, and architectural interventionsthis is the definitive book on a fascin

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account