Daniel Arasse's Definitive Study of Anselm Kiefer's Monumental Oeuvre
The Éditions du Regard has published a comprehensive monograph on Anselm Kiefer, written by art historian Daniel Arasse. The book, containing over 300 pages and high-quality reproductions, addresses the controversial reception of Kiefer's work in France in the late 1980s, particularly his ambiguous engagement with Germany's Nazi past, including photographs of the artist performing the Nazi salute. Arasse, known for his studies on Leonardo da Vinci, Mark Rothko, and Cindy Sherman, provides a critical yet sensitive analysis of Kiefer's sprawling, multi-cultural oeuvre, avoiding hagiography. The publication aims to clarify the logic and plastic breadth of Kiefer's work for both admirers and detractors.
Key facts
- Daniel Arasse authored a monograph on Anselm Kiefer published by Éditions du Regard.
- The book has over 300 pages and includes rare high-quality reproductions.
- Kiefer's work provoked surprise and admiration mixed with discomfort in France in the late 1980s.
- Kiefer's art features monumental dimensions, thick muddy colors, and heavy symbolism.
- The artist engaged ambiguously with Germany's Nazi past, including photographs of him giving the Nazi salute.
- Arasse is known for his work on Leonardo da Vinci, Mark Rothko, and Cindy Sherman.
- The study is intended for both admirers and critics of Kiefer.
- The monograph was reviewed by Jacques Henric.
Entities
Artists
- Anselm Kiefer
- Daniel Arasse
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Mark Rothko
- Cindy Sherman
- Jacques Henric
Institutions
- Éditions du Regard
Locations
- France
- Germany
Sources
- artpress —