Book 4A

Dieter Roth

1961 · Artist's book: Letterpress on doublesheets, rubber blocks, spiral binding · Drawings and Prints

During his abbreviated career, Roth revolutionized artists’ books, testing both his skill and the technical possibilities for such works by rethinking the basics of book construction, materials, processes, and content in order to challenge expectations. This work reflects the impact of Concrete art, an earlier movement with which Roth was involved, in its intricate composition, repetition of basic patterns, and complex play between black and white tones.

Artist

Dieter Roth

Date

1961

Medium

Artist's book: Letterpress on doublesheets, rubber blocks, spiral binding

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Purchase, Ellen Peckham and Susan Schulman Printseller Gifts, 2016