This catalog for the exhibition at the Arithmeum is dedicated to the Bonn-born Leo Breuer (1893-1975), whose uncompromising geometric-constructive art continues to fascinate today. After a brief realistic early phase, he found his way to consistent abstraction in Paris and created idiosyncratic reliefs, particularly in his late work. They reflect his striving for the “essential”, which is expressed through precisely reduced forms and dynamic compositions. This publication sheds light on Breuer's development, his relationship to “duality” and the path to his last work “l'infini” - an invitation to rediscover the powerful intensity of his reliefs.

ISBN 3-416-02966-6.