Richard Diebenkorn in New Mexico

Of the few scholarly books written on Deibenkorn's prolific production, this volume offers a new insight into the relationships of his previous developmental and matured California works. His clearly defined non-objective landscapes hold the seeds of the objective period to follow and an even more defined structural forecast of his late period of geometric compositions. Diebenkorn's use of color in New Mexico brings together both a broad stroke vision of the native landscape and an alternate coloration of local floral and costume. This author views the Albequerque series as his deepest expression of color beyond the sand, stone and dry botanical forms of cactus and sage as a predominating foilage. The light-hearted color canvases are of very special interest.Of all artists of the twentieth century, few, if any, have explored the diversity of color intricately entwined within the composition structure so much as Diebenkorn.Ray W. ClarkeCleveland and Palm Beach

This book accompanies an exhibition of Diebenkorn's works painted in New Mexico in the early 1950's. Wonderful illustrations make it a valuable addition to the literature on the artist. Now, you really have to be an all-out Diebenkorn fan to consider that these early works measure up to what was being painted at the same time in New York by the likes of Pollock, De Kooning, Rothko, Kline and Guston. Diebenkorn became great when he started the Ocean Park series in the 1970's, but here, he only reveals himself as a good colorist. The merit of this catalogue lies, in my opinion, in the high quality of the illustrations, albeit of minor works, and in the sensible text written by a leading authority on the artist.

I knew of this book before I purchased it from Amazon. Richard Diebenkorn has been an extremely widely respected artist for the last 60 years and I have a couple of other books on his work. I did an artist workshop recently, and 3 of the 8 students had the book. I could not wait to get my own copy. My friends are jealous that I bought it for a lot less than they did. I highly recommend it. The works are inspiring.

This era isn't what you usually think of when you want to look at Deibenkorn paintings. It is probably a good textbook for this time in his career, but I found the plates all too similar to the cover photo. I bought it to round out my collection but didn't find it very interesting as a visual reference.

This excellent collection represents the works produced by Richard Diebenkorn during his tenure at the University of New Mexico from 1950-52, comprising some of his most exciting abstract images. The companion exhibit at the Harwood Museum in Taos, New Mexico once again confirms Diebenkorn's stature as one of the most influential and important abstract painters of our time.

An unending source of inspiration. My favorite book on my favorite painter. Shows his breadth in just one period of his career. Gorgeous reproductions. A feast for the eyes!

Fans of this artist will enjoy seeing his early and student work while learning more about his years in New Mexico. I gained some important insights and knowlege about a significant period in his life.

great book. great color plates. I went out and bought the whole catalog of Diebenkorns work.

If you like Diebenkorn, get this book....

Beautiful book. Wonderful artist.

Diebenkorn is pure inspiration for an artist, a must have in the book shelf. Always a good one for future reference.

Beautiful book, good essays, interview and lovely illustrations - a joy. Arrived on time in extra large box... rather strange!

良い作品集です。日本の図録ではこういう圧倒的なデザインの本はないし写真もイマイチ。ほとんどのページが大きなカラーの作品写真で埋められています。