Markus Lüpertz

This monograph serves as an early documentation of the artistic trajectory of Markus Lüpertz, one of the most significant figures in post-war German painting. Published in 1975 by Galerie Maeght Lelong, the volume captures a pivotal moment when Lüpertz was firmly establishing his Dithyrambic style. This period was defined by his departure from traditional abstraction toward a bold, representational vigor that sought to revitalize German painting by engaging with motifs of history, mythology, and the complexities of national identity.

The publication functions as a critical record of the aesthetic philosophy driving Lüpertz during the mid-1970s. By highlighting his expressive brushwork and thematic preoccupation with the 'Dithyramb'—a concept rooted in Dionysian fervor—the book provides insight into the artist’s intent to imbue modern art with a sense of monumentality and poetic intensity. It reflects the atmosphere of the European contemporary art scene of the era, where Lüpertz was frequently categorized alongside the burgeoning Neo-Expressionist movement that sought to reclaim the power of the figurative image.