Style Versus Substance: Boston, Kevin White, and the Politics of Illusion - 1st Edition/1st Printing
first edition 1/4 Cloth
1984 · New York
by Higgins, George V.
New York: MacMillan Publishing Company. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0025514504 . A Fine Later Printing in a Fine dust-jacket ; In Style Versus Substance, George V. Higgins examines the life and work of Kevin White, a renowned Boston painter and sculptor in the 1960s and 1970s. White is best known for his abstract work, which draws on the principles of impressionism and expressionism to create boldly colored and often geometric pieces. Despite his acclaim, White's art is often criticized for its lack of substance. In this book, Higgins seeks to answer this question by exploring the ways in which White's art is and is not representative of his personal beliefs and experiences. Higgins argues that White's art is premised on the illusion of substance, and as such, it is ultimately a self-deluding enterprise.; 8vo; 250 pages . (Inventory #: 58886)