Ad Reinhardt

Portend of the Artist as a Yhung Mandala
1955

This image is a detailed illustration titled "A PORTEND OF THE ARTIST AS A YHUNG MANDALA" by Ad Reinhardt. It features a central circular mandala with concentric rings containing text related to art and its intersection with government, nature, education, and business. Surrounding the mandala are various drawings and symbols, including animals, mythological creatures, and artistic motifs. The top and bottom of the image contain blocks of text with humorous and satirical commentary on art and culture. The overall design mimics a complex, esoteric diagram with a blend of satire and symbolism.

This image is a detailed illustration titled "A PORTEND OF THE ARTIST AS A YHUNG MANDALA" by Ad Reinhardt. It features a central circular mandala with concentric rings containing text related to art and its intersection with government, nature, education, and business. Surrounding the mandala are various drawings and symbols, including animals, mythological creatures, and artistic motifs. The top and bottom of the image contain blocks of text with humorous and satirical commentary on art and culture. The overall design mimics a complex, esoteric diagram with a blend of satire and symbolism.

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Date
1955

Classification
Drawings

Medium
Collage, pen and ink, brush and ink, and graphite pencil on board

Dimensions
Sheet: 22 15/16 × 15 3/8in. (58.3 × 39.1 cm)

Accession number
76.45

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of an anonymous donor

Rights and reproductions
©Estate of Ad Reinhardt/Artists Rights Society (ARS)

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Ad Reinhardt
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