Myth and the Creative Process: Michael Ayrton and the Myth of Daedalus, the Maze MakerWayne State University Press, 2003 - 345 páginas An original inquiry into how the artistic psyche interacts with myth; includes a catalogue of the works of British artist Michael Ayrton. 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. Theorists often discuss the link between myth and creativity, but rarely does one see this connection manifested so provocatively over the course of an artist's career. 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. |
Contenido
A Portrait of the Artist | 1 |
The Mythical Context for Ayrtons Words and Images | 23 |
The Artistic Context for Ayrtons Words and Images | 35 |
Through the Cumaean Gate71 | 71 |
Journey into a Labyrinth | 99 |
The Genesis of a Maze139 | 139 |
Beyond the Maze?153 | 153 |
APPENDIX A Principal Exhibitions and Collections | 293 |
APPENDIX B Some Notes on the Form of the Arkville Maze301 | 301 |
Bibliography and List of Works Cited319 | 319 |
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