The Theatre of the Self: The Life and Art of William Ronald

By Robert James Belton

As a member of the influential artists' group, Painters Eleven, William Ronald helped change the course of abstract art in Canada. Moreover, his reputation for outspokenness and intransigence--later manifested in spectacular fashion on CBC TV's The Umbrella and CBC Radio's As It Happens--served as one example of "artistic personality" for a younger generation of artists.

His success was not limited to the Canadian arena, however, for his work was shown in the prestigious Kootz Gallery in New York for almost a decade, finding its way into the collections of the more important museums and galleries across North America. In spite of his celebrity, if not notoriety, this book is the first attempt to present a thorough description of Roland's life and work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1895176603
• ISBN13: 9781895176605
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: University of Calgary Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.