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Prints 1963 - 1997 Druckgrafik / Finlay, Ian Hamilton., 1997

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Identifier: CC-30171-31572

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Scope and Contents

This catalogue that illustrates Finlay's prints in chronological order, was compiled by Pia Simig. An in-depth essay by Rosemarie E. Pahlke, "Homesickness for Greek Temples," traces Finlay's themes, poetry, philosophy and describes his garden Stonypath. "The significance of his oeuvre and the widespread admiration it has earned derive primarily from its complexity...He offers us his own unique view of the present and his perception of everyday life, displayed on a background of literary, philosophical and historical connotations. In the process, he arrives at formulations and visual realisations that either spontaneously overwhelm us with their astounding simplicity or challenge us - even those who feel confident of having achieved a modicum of erudition - to find answers to the questions they pose. ..Finlay's works derive their vitality from his excellent powers of observation, a delicate irony, a sense of humour one might refer to as 'British,' a feeling for poetic images (but a refusal to overlook pathos) and an unwavering devotion to particular values and virtues." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1997

Creator

Extent

0 See container summary (1 hard cover book (282 pages) in dust jacket) : illustrations (mostly color) ; 27.5 x 25.5 x 3 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

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Custodial History

The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, on loan from Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.

General

Published: Osfildern, Germany; Dortmund, Germany : Cantz Verlag; Museum Am Ostwall. Nationality of creator: Scottish. General: Added by: RED; updated by: MARVIN.

Repository Details

Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository

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