The End: Artists' Late and Last Works

by Carel Blotkamp

When is a work of art finished? Can it be complete in a mental sense? Who decides? And can we tell which work is an artist's last? In this highly original and wide-ranging study, Carel Blotkamp explores the concept and manifestations of "the end" in art.

From the idea of a mortal end to the notion of completeness, Blotkamp describes a fascinating array of historical facts and myths as well as novels centered on art and artists. He examines...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1789141311
• ISBN13: 9781789141313
• Release Date: December 2019
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.3" x 8.3"