Dear Librarians New Title Coming Soon From Gefen Publishing House:
Agam: Beyond the Visible (Third Edition) Sayako Aragaki ISBN: 978-9652294050 Format: Hardcover 222 pages Publish date: November, 20 2007 Publisher: Gefen Publishing House Price: $30.00 http://www.israelbooks.com/bookDetails.asp?book=646 See what else is new at Gefen's Website http://tinyurl.com/yv4tba DESCRIPTION: Acclaimed artist Yaakov Agam fundamentally challenged the accepted idea of art as a fixed image. Sayako Aragaki, once a curator for an Agam exhibition, elaborates on the Jewish aspects of Agam's work from a Japanese perspective. Praise for Agam: Beyond the Visible "The author searches for the essence of the art of Agam in writing on his work and life by comparing the Japanese aesthetic sense with the Jewish, which despises the static image." -Tokyo Shimbun "Agam is the originator of the Kinetic Art movement. The charm of the Jewish artist makes us think of whether there is an original interpretation of the Second Commandment ("Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image...") behind the visual understanding, color construction, notion of time, dimensions and kinesis. And, indeed, Aragaki introduces Agam as the primary exemplar of this interpretation." Prof. Gohei Hata's postscript in 'Judaism' by M. Mollison & S.F.Brown "The author has created a masterful portrait of one of the giants of modern art, who is widely viewed as an early pioneer of kinetic art. In clear and simple language, she deftly guides us through Agam's complex and innovative art, and through his theories of time and change in art, often using the artist's own words. ...The author tackles the difficult subject of the fourth dimension time and Agam's preoccupation with incorporating it into his artistic creations. Again, a subject which could easily confuse is handled in easily understood terms. ...With unambiguous clarity, the author investigates the artist's favorite and most recurring theme: incorporating into his art that which is beyond the visible (hence the title of the book). "There is a reality which lies beyond our field of vision," saysAgam. ...Ms.Aragaki explores the creative process of a very fertile mind and the influences which brought about the inventiveness of his creation. ...There is a great deal to be learned in this volume. The novice who is just beginning to explore Agam's work will discover much that is innovative, challenging, and thought-provoking. The experienced Agam viewer will find old friends, and quite likely, new insight. " -Jehuda Levin, Jewish Book World Send purchase orders for this and other Gefen Publishing House titles: By email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] By fax: 516-295-2739 To place special orders for books of other Israeli publishers send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Special Orders and Marketing Gefen Publishing House Hatzvi 6, Jerusalem, 94386, Israel tel: 972 2 538 0247 ext. 2 fax: 972 2 538 8423 www.israelbooks.com Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
