Miro | Joan Miró

Joan Miró

Janis Mink, 2016

Overview

Joan Miró (1893-1983) stands as a pivotal Spanish painter of the 20th century. His early works, influenced by Fauvism and Cubism, drew inspiration from the Catalan landscape. During his travels, Miró connected with the era's avant-garde, befriending figures like Picasso and Tristan Tzara. From the mid-1920s, he moved towards abstract forms, developing his signature pictograms characterized by numerals, writing, and playful symbols. Post-war, his output expanded to include graphic works, ceramics, and sculptures, all while maintaining a symbolic, figurative style featuring recurring motifs like stars, moons, and rudimentary creatures.

Who it's for

• Art enthusiasts interested in 20th-century Spanish painters.
• Readers exploring the development of Surrealism and abstract art.
• Collectors of art books from Taschen.

Key features

• Language: English
• Hardcover binding
• 96 pages
• ISBN: 9783836529235
• Publisher: Taschen
• Year: 2016