{"product_id":"ornament-and-crime-sternberg-press","title":"Ornament and Crime (Sternberg Press)","description":"The catalogue Ornament and Crime accompanies the group exhibition curated by Meg O'Rourke at Eykyn Maclean in New York (May 2–June 15, 2018). With Adolf Loos's eponymous 1908 diatribe against excessive ornamentation as its guide, the exhibition draws on the tenets set forth by Loos—simplicity, purity, freedom—with particular attention to their philosophical implications and their persistence into the latter twentieth century. The catalogue traces a genealogy of form from the dogmatism of Loos and Piet Mondrian; to the experimental systems of Yves Klein, the Zero group, and Ad Reinhardt; and finally, to the austere formalism of Minimalism and Arte Povera. When superficial surfaces and superfluous decorations are stripped away, the unknown is opened up—into the void, that is, what lies beyond the surface; down to the elemental, a deeper engagement with material that exceeds mere abstraction; and toward the eternal, where aesthetic asceticism points toward spiritual and psychic transcendance. The texts comprise an introduction by Meg O'Rourke, an historical essay by Lynn Zelevansky, a creative abecedarium by Caroline Weber, and an interview with Carl Andre conducted by O'Rourke and Thea Westreich. They offer historical context and draw out the resonances between the artworks represented, which are included here in full-color standalone and installation views.\nCopublished with Eykyn Maclean, New York \/ London\nContributors\nCarl Andre, Meg O'Rourke, Caroline Weber, Lynn Zelevansky, Thea Westreich\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 3956794095\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.3956794095.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:O'rourke, Meg\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44501714042941,"sku":"BVV.3956794095.G","price":59.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/3956794095-0.jpg?v=1794258756","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/ornament-and-crime-sternberg-press","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}