Eric de Chassey rethinks abstract painting through photography
In an article for artpress issue 307, Eric de Chassey reconsiders abstract painting by drawing an unprecedented parallel with photography. He argues that if photography is no longer seen merely as a mirror of reality, abstraction should not be defined as the opposite of realism. The piece is part of a broader investigation into contemporary painting initiated by Richard Leydier's earlier text "La nouvelle peinture et la France."
Key facts
- Eric de Chassey writes about abstract painting in artpress issue 307.
- The article draws a parallel between abstract painting and photography.
- De Chassey argues abstraction should not be seen as the inverse of realism.
- The piece is part of an ongoing inquiry into painting started by Richard Leydier.
- Leydier's article 'La nouvelle peinture et la France' appeared in the same issue.
- The article is titled 'Peintures, à suivre… : Un modernisme humble : la peinture abstraite aujourd'hui'.
- The publication date is March 1, 2005.
- The article is available as a PDF download.
Entities
Artists
- Eric de Chassey
- Richard Leydier
Institutions
- artpress
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