Art Historical Reference Work

Important art historical reference work for both specialists and enthusiasts

More than three hundred major works in color and more than a thousand in black and white

First edition, 2001

Complete Mondrian by art historian Marty Bax offers a unique visual journey through the complete oeuvre of Piet Mondrian (1872-1944). This comprehensive reference work of 576 pages presents chronologically all known works by the pioneer of abstract art, from his early naturalistic landscapes of the 1890s to his iconic geometric compositions.

Content Features

The book distinguishes itself through:

• Chronological structure that clearly shows Mondrian's artistic evolution
• More than 300 color reproductions and over 1000 black-and-white images
• All media: paintings, drawings, prints and three-dimensional works
• Based on the authoritative catalogue raisonné by Welsh/Joosten (1998)
• Accessible presentation for both specialists and art enthusiasts

Historical Context and Significance

This book appeared in 2001, three years after publication of the monumental two-volume catalogue raisonné of Mondrian. Where that scholarly standard work targeted researchers, Bax's Complete Mondrian filled an important gap by making Mondrian's complete oeuvre accessible to a broader audience.

Mondrian's Art Historical Influence

Piet Mondrian is considered one of the most important figures in the development of abstract art. His work formed the basis for:

• De Stijl movement (founded 1917) which exerted international influence on architecture and design
• Neoplasticism: a new form of plastic expression based on pure abstraction
• Modern design principles that continue to influence graphic design to this day

About the Author

Martine Theodora (Marty) Bax (born 1956) is a Dutch-Canadian art historian specialized in the work of Piet Mondrian. Her expertise includes:

Academic Background

• Education: Philosophy, social history and art history at the University of Amsterdam
• PhD (2004): "Het web der schepping. Theosofie en kunst in Nederland van Lauweriks tot Mondriaan" (The web of creation. Theosophy and art in the Netherlands from Lauweriks to Mondrian)
• Specialization: Relationship between Western esotericism and art (1850-1950)

Professional Activities

• Director of Bax Art Concepts & Services
• Art critic for Dutch publications
• Contributor to the Mondrian catalogue raisonné (1998)
• Researcher of book looting during World War II (from 2020)

Bax has published numerous articles on Mondrian and is recognized as one of the leading specialists in this field.

Publisher and Quality

Lund Humphries has been known since 1939 for high-quality illustrated art books. The publisher has an illustrious history in publishing monographs on modern and contemporary artists, including earlier work on Henry Moore, Ben Nicholson and Barbara Hepworth.

Reception and Appreciation

The book is valued in the art world as:

• Accessible reference work for specialists and enthusiasts
• Visual guide that clearly shows Mondrian's artistic development
• Practical alternative to the extensive scholarly catalogue raisonné

"With more than three hundred major works in color and more than a thousand in black and white, this is an important reference work for both specialists and enthusiasts." - Publisher's description

This book is in stock at our warehouse in the Netherlands and available for fast delivery (no customs fees for orders within the Netherlands and the EU).

Product Information

Title: Complete Mondrian
Author(s): Marty Bax
Cover design: Jan Johan ter Poorten and Cees de Jong, V+K Design, Blaricum
Publisher: Lund Humphries
ISBN: 0853318220
Language: English
Binding: Paperback with flaps
Number of pages: 576
Illustrations: Yes, more than three hundred major works in color and more than a thousand in black and white
Edition: 2001, first edition
Dimensions: 21.2 x 17.0 x 3.5 cm
Weight: 
Condition: Some (very) light traces of use on the cover (sliding marks), but otherwise still like new copy
EAN: 
Special features: Design by Jan Johan ter Poorten and Cees de Jong, V+K Design, Blaricum
Categories: Art history, Modern art, Dutch art, Abstract art, Reference works

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