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Myth
and the Creative Process Michael Ayrton and the Myth of Daedalus, the Maze Maker Jacob E. Nyenhuis |
In a century that was dominated by science and technology, the wide-ranging artwork of Michael Ayrton (1921-75) is truly a tribute to the enduring power of Greek myth. Fittingly, this British sculptor, painter, author, filmmaker, and maze designer was inspired by the story of the archetypal craftsman Daedalus—father of Icarus and maker of the labyrinth that imprisoned the Minotaur—and produced over 800 works that in turn enhance the myth's significance. Highlighting the interaction between myth and artist, word and image, Jacob Nyenhuis here presents a catalogue of these works, one that will enlighten Ayrton's British following while introducing him to an American audience. The intensity of Ayrton's journey is conveyed in this beautifully produced volume comprising biography, critical analysis, historical context, and an annotated catalogue of the works, many appearing in color. | "Jacob
Nyenhuis enters the labyrinth that captivated and liberated Michael Ayrton's
imagination. He brings back insights from Ayrton's works that enrich the understanding
of the creative process. Nyenhuis shows that even today, we experience in myths
the power to discover reality." —Wm. Blake Tyrrell, Michigan State
University "Nyenhuis' Myth and the Creative Process brings many rich insights to the ways in which artists have mined Greek myth for their own work. No one interested in this issue can afford to ignore this fascinating book." — John Peradotto, State University of New York, Buffalo |
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| $47.95s cloth / ISBN 0-8143-3002-9 528 pages / 8.5 x 11 257 b&w and 53 color illustrations 2003 |
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