THE END

A highly original and wide-ranging study of 'the end' in art.When is a work of art finished? Can it be complete in a mental sense? A nd who decides? 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 m yths as well as novels on art and artists. He examines the value of the last works of artists, considering how a particular end came about an...[Read more]