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Abstract
The bulk of my publications has been in two areas: (a) Modern European and American art and (b) writing criticism of Contemporary art and issues. My art historical studies emphasize the relationship between European and American art. The intention of my publications is to put American art within the context of world art history, rather than to see its evolution as an isolated development. In criticism, I have studied the problems presented by recent art movements (Abstract Expressionism, Pop, "Op", Color Field, Minimal and Conceptual art). My approach has been empirical and pragmatic: I attempt to describe the phenomena observed before making a judgment regarding its meaning and quality. I have also focused on the intended role and function of the art in question as opposed to employing a priori categories of judgment.
