John Ashbery: They Knew What They Wanted: Collages and Poems

John Ashbery: They Knew What They Wanted: Collages and Poems

Widely considered the most important poet in America today, John Ashbery creates collage both in his poetry and as visual art. This beautiful volume features Ashberyâ€™s collage work inÂ both media.

John Ashbery is known foremost as a poet, but he has been creating collages for nearly as long as heâ€™s been writing poetry. He began working in the medium when he was an undergraduate at Harvard, more than seventy years ago. Now, for the first time ever, this volume compiles a comprehensive selection of Ashberyâ€™s collage work, accompanied by a selection of collage-related poems. Like his poetry, Ashberyâ€™s collage work combines art historical and pop culture references, creating often humorous juxtapositions.

Ashberyâ€™s approach to poetry and collage is quite similar and here, in an extensive interview with poet, critic, and longtime friend John Yau, Ashbery delves into his creative process and the parallels between creating in the two media.

The subtitleÂ They Knew What They WantedÂ is taken from one of Ashberyâ€™s collage-poems, which is featured in this volume along with many others. With about seventy-five collages, exploring how Ashberyâ€™s visual art has evolved over the years, this book is a must-have for the many lovers of Ashberyâ€™s poetry, and for all those wishing to learn more about his creative output.
Country USA
Brand Rizzoli Electa
Manufacturer Rizzoli Electa
Binding Hardcover
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2018-03-27
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780847860562

Country	USA
Brand	Rizzoli Electa
Manufacturer	Rizzoli Electa
Binding	Hardcover
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2018-03-27
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780847860562

John Ashbery: They Knew What They Wanted: Collages and Poems

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