An Objective Revaluation of Photograms by László Moholy-Nagy

Throughout his career, László Moholy-Nagy (1895–1946) produced many photograms, a selection of which was examined in European and American collections. Sheet dimensions and thickness, base color, surface gloss and texture were recorded. The analysis of the data and the results of this investigation...

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Published in:Leonardo (Oxford) 2017-06, Vol.50 (3), p.292-295
Main Authors: PÉNICHON, SYLVIE, LOUGH, KRISTA, MESSIER, PAUL
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
20th century
Analysis
Art history
Moholy-Nagy, Laszlo
Photograms
SPECIAL SECTION: In Focus: László Moholy-Nagy
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Summary:Throughout his career, László Moholy-Nagy (1895–1946) produced many photograms, a selection of which was examined in European and American collections. Sheet dimensions and thickness, base color, surface gloss and texture were recorded. The analysis of the data and the results of this investigation are presented in this article. The article also explores the effectiveness of paper characterization and how it can contribute to and enhance historical research when applied to a particular body of work by one artist.
ISSN:0024-094X
1530-9282
DOI:10.1162/LEON_a_01427