Modernists in Taos: From Dasburg to Martin by David Witt, Book, copyright 2002

Modernists in Taos: From Dasburg to Martin by David L. Witt is one of the most important studies of the modernist movement in Taos, New Mexico. Published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Harwood Museum of Art, this richly illustrated volume examines the artists who transformed Taos from a traditional art colony into a center of modern American art during the twentieth century.

Beginning with pioneering modernists such as Andrew Dasburg and continuing through later artists including Agnes Martin, the book traces the evolution of modernism in northern New Mexico and explores the creative environment that attracted generations of innovative painters, sculptors, and designers. Through scholarly essays and exceptional reproductions, Witt demonstrates how these artists interpreted the landscape, architecture, and cultural traditions of the Southwest while contributing to broader developments in American modern art.

Featuring works by Andrew Dasburg, Agnes Martin, Emil Bisttram, Raymond Jonson, Beatrice Mandelman, Louis Ribak, and other influential artists, this volume provides valuable insight into one of the most significant artistic communities in the American West. An essential reference for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of Taos art, New Mexico modernism, and twentieth-century American art.

Author: David L. Witt
Publisher: Red Crane Books in association with the Harwood Museum of Art
Copyright: 2002
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Illustrations: Extensive color and black-and-white reproductions throughout
ISBN: 9781878610720