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Genealogías del arte: The History of Art as Visual Art Publication & Exhibition Guide

Discover how scholars and artists illuminate the historical development of art history as a unique visual discipline.

Delve into 'Genealogías del arte o la historia del arte como arte visual,' a profound publication exploring the evolution of art history through a visual lens. Featuring essays by prominent scholars and an extensive roster of artists, this work examines artistic lineages and their visual representation. It documents a significant exhibition originally presented at the Fundación Juan March and Museo Picasso Málaga, offering a comprehensive overview of the subject.

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Exhibition summary

This publication, 'Genealogies of Art or the History of Art as Visual Art,' explores the historical development of art history as a visual discipline. It features contributions from various scholars and lists numerous artists whose works are relevant to the subject.

Curatorial context

The publication 'Genealogías del arte o la historia del arte como arte visual' (Genealogies of Art or the History of Art as Visual Art) delves into the historical trajectory of art history itself, framing it as a visual discipline. The content is presented through contributions from scholars such as Eugenio Carmona, Uwe Fleckner, Manuel Fontán del Junco, Manuel Lima, and Astrit Schmidt-Burkhardt, alongside significant editorial support from the Fundación Juan March, Editorial Arte y Ciencia, and Museo Picasso Málaga. The work is presented as a catalog of exhibitions, compiled as a substantial 483-page volume with facsimiles, illustrations, and photographs in black and white and color. It encompasses a vast array of artists, from early modern masters like Paul Cézanne and Georges Braque to avant-garde figures such as Marcel Duchamp, Kazimir Malevich, and Wassily Kandinsky, reflecting a broad chronological and stylistic scope. The publication's scope extends beyond mere listing of artists; it aims to chart the genealogies of art and how art history has been visually constructed. This deep dive into the discipline's own history is reflected in the extensive list of featured artists and movements, suggesting a comprehensive examination of artistic lineages and their representation. The material was originally presented in exhibition contexts, with dates and venues including the Fundación Juan March in Madrid from October 11, 2019, to January 12, 2020, and subsequently at the Museo Picasso in Málaga from February 26 to May 31, 2020.

Admission and ticket notes

This record pertains to a publication and its associated exhibition dates. Specific ticketing information for the exhibitions is not detailed on this page, but the exhibition was hosted by the Fundación Juan March in Madrid and the Museo Picasso in Málaga, implying standard museum admission procedures would apply for attending the original exhibition dates. The publication itself is available for download as a PDF or may be purchased in print, with details provided by Editorial Arte y Ciencia and Fundación Juan March. Visitors are encouraged to check the respective museum websites for the most current information regarding access and tickets for any related events or displays.

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Venue
Juan March Institute
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 11, 2019 – May 31, 2020
Artist line / attribution
Features contributions from Eugenio Carmona, Uwe Fleckner, Manuel Fontán del Junco, Manuel Lima, and Astrit Schmidt-Burkhardt. The publication also references a wide range of artists including Belén Adamo, Alexander Archipenko, Gerd Arntz, Jean Arp, Giacomo Balla, Glen Baxter, Herbert Bayer, Peter Behrens, Rudolf Belling, André Breton, Marcel Duchamp, Max Ernst, Lyonel Feininger, Naum Gabo, Juan Gris, Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee, František Kupka, Fernand Léger, Piet Mondrian, Joan Miró, László Moholy-Nagy, Henry Moore, Pablo Picasso, and many others.
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