• Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space: Map Projections From the Study of Distortions Series, 1973-1979 / Agnes Denes
Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space: Map Projections From the Study of Distortions Series, 1973-1979 / Agnes Denes Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space: Map Projections From the Study of Distortions Series, 1973-1979 / Agnes Denes Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space: Map Projections From the Study of Distortions Series, 1973-1979 / Agnes Denes Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space: Map Projections From the Study of Distortions Series, 1973-1979 / Agnes Denes

Isometric Systems in Isotropic Space: Map Projections From the Study of Distortions Series, 1973-1979 / Agnes Denes

Prints

FA.B18.0268
Fine Art Collection
100 p. ; 25.5 cm x 22.2 cm (10 x 8 3/4 inches)
1979
Agnes Denes
Visual Studies Workshop Press
Rochester
artists' books, case bindings, isometric projection, offset printing
Number 129 in Edition of 200; signed by the artist. Case bound with silver illustrated cover. Book features geographical isometric drawings in isotropic space. "...Map Projections creates sculptural form in celestial space and presents analytical propositions in the human predicament...it projects a dynamic world of rapidly changing concepts and measures where appearances of things, facts and events are assumed manifestations of reality and distortions of the norm...the anatomy of form is studied, vectors are built, earth measurements and scale factors rearranged, grid systems created and dimensions added. And when the perform form slowly emerges, it is carefully obliterated, dissected and pulled apart, not only to find further beauty but to gain other perspectives."--[introductory text], p.3. ;Through a process that exploits the conventions of map making and technical drawing principles, Denes explores the conceptual and structuralist foundations of how matter, form and knowledge can be represented.