The Human Argument: The Writings of Agnes Denes

by Agnes Denes, Klaus Ottmann (Editor)

The American conceptual artist Agnes Denes investigates science, philosophy, linguistics, psychology, art history, poetry, and music. A pioneer of ecological art, Denes's work involves ecological, cultural, and social issues.

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[brian thunder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I edited this book while working with AD. Glad to see it finally in print.

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

A peak into Denes’s incredibly creative and inquisitive mind. Prolific writing to accompany a lifetime of diverse making and questioning. This book provided a wonderful frame for the exhibit of Denes work recently on display in New York but I found the most engaging writing - standing alone without visual accompaniment to be The ‘Book of Dust’ and her assorted writings. Her unique amalgamations of art science and philosophy have proved prophetic and continue to do so. I’d read pieces of her writings in the past and will no doubt return to this again.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This very inspiring work of Agnes Denes illuminates very foundation of artists' land art with scientific rheumination on human nature, philosophy and the environment. Inc. sketches and diagrams.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Agnes Denes, you have done some amazing things.