MARKUS LÜPERTZ

What critics sometimes label as anti-modern behavior by visionary artist Markus Lupertz was in fact a revelation for art in postwar Europe. Lupertz's attitude comes from a deep confrontation with historical utopian architecture- specifically that of Bruno Taut and his Alpine Architecture-a prevalent topic among artists in the years following World War I. This slim volume is focused on a pivota l period in the artist's career from 1964 to 1977, beginning with colorful architectural drawings focused on the theme of the house, which he...[Read more]