Word Art/Art Words / Michael Winkler

Identifier:FA.B10.0114

Dimensions:8 x 29 cm.; 11 1/4 x 2 7/8 inches; [27] leaves

Creation dates:1985

Subjects: artists' books, offset lithography

Description:Long rectangular book with blue and white cover; bound with a white plastic clip; contains offset printed text and illustrations. "Word Art/Art Words was developed by taking phrases from art reviews and articles written about art and presenting them out of context. The source of each phrase is noted at the bottom of the page on which appears. The original meanings or functions of the phrases are subverted as a result of isolating them and eventually combining them to form a new statement. In addition, the phrases or word sequences are transformed into images..."--Introduction.