From Library Journal
Despite its reasonable cost, beautiful appearance, and thesis that "art must be understood in relationship to the present time of viewing," Louise Bourgeois' Spider is disappointing. In an attempt to elucidate Bourgeois's (1911-) 1997 masterpiece, "The Spider," this highly technical book sets methodological interpretive barriers between the viewer and the sculpture. As a result, this volume may be of interest to specialized libraries but is not suitable for general collections serving readers wishing to acquaint themselves with the wonders of Bourgeois's art. Readers should instead see the article Bal (literature, Univ. of Amsterdam and Cornell Univ.) contributed to Louise Bourgeois: Memory and Architecture (LJ 3/1/01).
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
