MNAM Collection: Une Histoire Matérielle, Centre Pompidou, France, 1999
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Published by the Musée National d’Art Moderne at the Centre Pompidou, Une Histoire Matérielle explores the physical and material dimensions of twentieth-century art through works drawn from one of Europe’s most significant museum collections. Rather than following a conventional chronological survey, the publication examines how artists engaged with materials, objects and processes as central elements of modern artistic practice.
Featuring works from the Centre Pompidou’s holdings, the catalogue highlights the extraordinary diversity of twentieth-century artistic production, from painting and sculpture to assemblage, conceptual practices and experimental forms. The publication places particular emphasis on the relationship between material innovation and artistic expression, tracing how artists challenged traditional techniques and expanded the possibilities of the art object.
Designed with a distinctive graphic identity characteristic of the Centre Pompidou’s publications of the late twentieth century, the book serves both as an exhibition catalogue and as a thoughtful introduction to key developments in modern and contemporary art. Richly illustrated and supported by scholarly texts, it remains a valuable reference for collectors, researchers and readers interested in museum collections, modern art and exhibition history.
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Creator: Musée National d’Art Moderne (MNAM), Centre Pompidou
Publisher: Éditions du Centre Pompidou
Place of Origin: Paris, France
Date of Manufacture: 1999
Materials and Techniques: Softcover exhibition catalogue, extensively illustrated
Language: French
Condition: Good vintage condition. Light shelf wear, rubbing and handling marks consistent with age and use. Interior pages remain clean and complete. Presents well overall.
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