Manuel Neri: The Figure in Relief

This exhibition catalog presented by Grounds for Sculpture (Hamilton, New Jersey), Portland Art Museum, and the San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art features relief sculptures and related drawings by Manuel Neri. Nixon provides an essay on the evolution of his ideas; Maxwell Anderson, from the Indianapolis Museum of Art, provides a brief introduction on the historical context of his approach. Two hundred and forty illustrations of his works and other influential artists are shown in color. There is no index. The book measures 10.25x12.25". Nixon is an independent scholar who has written several books and articles about contemporary art. Annotation 穢2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)