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The image displays a page from "The Boston Phoenix," dated March 11, 1980, featuring an article titled "Art: Drawing Color out of Line" by Kenneth Baker. The article discusses the art of Morris Louis, focusing on his late works and his earlier drawing efforts. At the top of the page, centered, is the title of the article in large bold letters. Below it, the author's name is listed.

The content of the article is a critique and analysis of Morris Louis's artistic journey, particularly focusing on his late color-field paintings and the earlier drawing practice that influenced them. The text discusses the challenges and accomplishments of Louis's work, emphasizing his use of line and color in his paintings and the significance of his drawings.

Accompanying the text is a black-and-white illustration of a drawing titled "D399" created by Morris Louis in 1953. The drawing is presented on the right side of the page, within a bordered box. The illustration appears to be a series of abstract, somewhat organic shapes and lines, resembling the kind of work Louis was known for during his formative years.

The page has a clean layout with justified text, and the drawing is positioned adjacent to the text, providing a visual representation of Louis's artistic style from the 1950s.

This image shows an open book or magazine page. The page is from "The Boston Phoenix," dated March 11, 1980, and is part of Section Three. The article is titled "Drawing color out of line" and is written by Kenneth Baker. The article discusses the work of Morris Louis, particularly his drawings and how they relate to his later color-field paintings.

The page features a black and white illustration of one of Morris Louis's drawings titled "D399," dated 1953. The drawing is an abstract composition with various shapes and patterns, including what appear to be figures or faces.

The article text is arranged in two columns, with the illustration placed on the right side of the page. The article delves into the formalist aspects of Louis's work, his struggles with drawing, and how his drawings relate to his later color-field paintings. It also mentions the influence of other artists such as Picasso, Miro, and Matisse on Louis's work.

This image displays an open book or magazine, showing a single newspaper article spread across two pages. The article is titled “Art: Drawing color out of line” and is written by Kenneth Baker.

Here are the key details of the image:

• Publication Source: The article is from “The Boston Phoenix, Section Three, March 11, 1980”, as noted vertically along the left edge of the page.
• Layout: The article occupies most of the right-hand page. A large black-and-white abstract drawing appears in the upper right corner, positioned within the article’s text block.
• Artwork Featured: The drawing is identified as Morris Louis’s “D399,” 1953. It is an abstract composition made of dense, overlapping, and interlocking lines that create a chaotic, web-like pattern with no clear representational forms.
• Content: The article discusses the artist Morris Louis, particularly his late "color-field" paintings and his extensive body of preparatory drawings. It examines his struggle to move beyond traditional drawing techniques, his relationship with modernist drawing styles (like Picasso, Matisse, and Masson), and how his drawings evolved in tandem with his painting. The article suggests that Louis’s drawings were not just preparatory sketches but significant works that helped him solve spatial and compositional problems that later appeared in his paintings.
• Visual Elements: The layout includes a large drop cap “T” for the first paragraph. The article is formatted in two columns of justified text, with the illustration placed prominently. The right-hand page is numbered “12” at the top.
• Physical Object: The book or magazine is lying open on a flat, light-gray surface. A small handwritten note, possibly “Apr 8th” or similar, is visible on the top edge of the left-hand page’s black spine or binding.

In essence, the image captures an art criticism article from 1980 analyzing Morris Louis’s drawing practice and its relationship to his groundbreaking color-field paintings, illustrated with one of his own abstract drawings from 1953.

The image shows an open book with a two-page spread. On the left page, there is a text article titled "Art Drawing color out of line" by Kenneth Baker. The text is written in black ink and is in a single column. On the right page, there is an image of a drawing by Morris Louis. The drawing is in black and white and is divided into several sections. The book appears to be a magazine or journal, as the pages are numbered and there is a date at the top of the page.

The image is of a magazine spread from a March 1980 issue of Art in America. The left page features an article titled "Art Drawing Color Out of Line" by Kenneth Baker. The article discusses Morris Louis's late color-field paintings and how they were initially criticized but have since been redeemed. The right page features an image of several of Louis's drawings, labeled "Morris Louis, 'D399,' 1953." The article discusses Louis's struggle with drawing and how it influenced his painting style.

The image shows an open book with two pages visible. The left page is titled "Art Drawing color out of line" and is authored by Kenneth Baker. The page is numbered 12 and appears to be from a section labeled "BOSTON PHOENIX SECTION THREE MARCH 11 1980". The text discusses the artist Morris Louis, focusing on his approach to drawing and painting. It explores Louis's philosophy, his emphasis on drawing as a means of discovery, and his unique style, which challenged conventional notions of form and representation. The passage delves into Louis's work, particularly his drawings from the 1950s and 1960s, and highlights his influence on modernist art.

On the right page, there is an illustration of Morris Louis's artwork titled "D399," created in 1953. The artwork is a large, abstract composition featuring bold, gestural brushstrokes in vibrant colors. The piece appears to be a study or sketch, with visible brushwork and a dynamic, expressive style. The illustration is placed alongside the text, providing a visual complement to the discussion of Louis's artistic process and philosophy. The layout suggests an art book or critical essay that combines textual analysis with visual examples to explore the artist's contributions to modern art.

This image displays a page from a book or magazine. It features an article titled "Drawing color out of line" in a section labeled "Art," written by Kenneth Baker. The text explores the art and techniques of Morris Louis, an artist known for his work in abstract painting and color field art. The article is accompanied by an image of one of his works, titled "Drawing (D99)," 1953, which abstractly portrays a grouping of overlapping faces and figures rendered in expressive, linear strokes.

The page design includes columns of text alongside the artwork. The background of the page is beige, and the article appears to be from a past publication, given the aged appearance of the paper and the classic layout styles. The top-left corner of the book has handwritten text that says "Apoth."

The image shows a newspaper article titled "Drawing color out of line" by Kenneth Baker. It features an art critique or analysis, likely related to Morris Louis's work. The article discusses Louis's approach to painting, focusing on his use of color that goes beyond mere lines, and praises his artistic achievements. On the right side of the article, there is a black-and-white reproduction of a piece of artwork titled "D399, 1953" by Morris Louis. The artwork consists of abstract forms with an intricate pattern of lines and shapes. The article explores themes related to the discipline and evolution of Louis's style in relation to abstract art and Surrealism. The page is from The Boston Phoenix, dated March 11, 1980. The article is laid out in columns with text in a serif font.

This image shows an open book or magazine article with the title "Art - Drawing color out of line" written by Kenneth Baker. The left page of the spread is mostly text, with a substantial column of text starting with the letter "T" and continuing down the page. There is a small, hand-written note at the top left corner, possibly a page cataloging or reference mark.

The right page has a two-column layout with a heading on the top, also containing mostly text. At the upper right corner, there are images of drawings or sketches in a grid-like arrangement, but the details are not clear. The images appear to be in a sequence or related series, suggesting examples of the art being discussed in the article. The paper has a slight yellowish tint that suggests it may be aged or the image color balance may be warm. The pages are set against a background that appears to be a beige surface, possibly a table or a desk.

The image shows a single scrapbook page with a clipped newspaper article mounted on it. The clipping is from the Art section and has the large headline “Drawing color out of line” by Kenneth Baker. The page is laid out in two columns of small text. In the top-right corner of the clipping there is a bordered black-and-white illustration of an abstract composition—dense with many overlapping, line-drawn shapes. The scrapbook page around it is a light tan color, and the binding on the left edge is visible.