{"product_id":"whitney-rugg-jan-matulka-the-global-modernist-with-essay-by-whitney-rugg-catalog-copyright-2004-14821","title":"Jan Matulka: The Global Modernist with Essay by Whitney Rugg, Catalog, copyright 2004","description":"\u003cp\u003eJan Matulka: The Global Modernist by Whitney Rugg examines the life and work of Jan Matulka (1890–1972), a pioneering modernist whose artistic vision bridged European and American traditions during the first half of the twentieth century. Born in Bohemia and later active in New York, Matulka developed a highly individual style that incorporated elements of realism, Cubism, Expressionism, and abstraction while drawing inspiration from a wide range of international artistic influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated throughout, the publication explores Matulka's remarkable career and highlights his role as an important yet often overlooked figure in the history of American modernism. The book traces his artistic development through landscapes, city scenes, figurative works, and abstract compositions, revealing a creative vision that transcended national and stylistic boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough scholarly research and exceptional reproductions, Whitney Rugg demonstrates how Matulka's work reflected a global perspective uncommon among many of his contemporaries. The publication sheds new light on an artist whose innovative approach anticipated later developments in modern and abstract art while influencing numerous younger artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn important reference for collectors, historians, museums, and enthusiasts of American and international modernism, Jan Matulka: The Global Modernist remains one of the most significant studies devoted to this influential twentieth-century artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Whitney Rugg\n\u003cbr\u003eCopyright: 2004\n\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Softcover Exhibition Catalog\n\u003cbr\u003eSubject: Jan Matulka, American Modernism, Abstraction, Twentieth-Century Art\n\u003cbr\u003eIllustrations: Extensive color reproductions throughout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitney Rugg","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42429081157714,"sku":"14821","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/davidcookgalleries.com\/products\/whitney-rugg-jan-matulka-the-global-modernist-with-essay-by-whitney-rugg-catalog-copyright-2004-14821","provider":"Cook Gallery | Historic Fine Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}