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Alfred H. Barr, Jr. and the Intellectual Origins of the Museum of Modern Art,New
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Growing up with the twentieth century, Alfred Barr (19021981), founding director of the Museum of Modern Art, harnessed the cataclysm that was modernism. In this bookpart intellectual biography, part institutional historySybil Gordon Kantor tells the story of the rise of modern art in America and of the man responsible for its triumph. Following the trajectory of Barr's career from the 1920s through the 1940s, Kantor penetrates the myths, both positive and negative, that surround Barr and his achievements.Barr fervently believed in an aesthetic based on the intrinsic traits of a work of art and the materials and techniques involved in its creation. Kantor shows how this formalist approach was expressed in the organizational structure of the multidepartmental museum itself, whose collections, exhibitions, and publications all expressed Barr's vision. At the same time, she shows how Barr's ability to reconcile classical objectivity and mythic irrationality allowed him to perceive modernism as an openended phenomenon that expanded beyond purist abstract modernism to include surrealist, nationalist, realist, and expressionist art.Drawing on interviews with Barr's contemporaries as well as on Barr's extensive correspondence, Kantor also paints vivid portraits of, among others, Jere Abbott, Katherine Dreier, HenryRussell Hitchcock, Philip Johnson, Lincoln Kirstein, Agnes Mongan, J. B. Neumann, and Paul Sachs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Alfred H. Barr, Jr. and the Intellectual Origins of the Museum of Modern Art'? A: The book focuses on Alfred H. Barr's role as the founding director of the Museum of Modern Art, exploring his influence on modern art in America and providing an intellectual biography alongside an institutional history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Sybil Gordon Kantor.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in this book? A: Key themes include Barr's formalist approach to art, his ability to reconcile classical objectivity with mythic irrationality, and the evolution of modern art movements in America.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 472 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on November 1, 2001.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of the book.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in good condition.
- Q: Does the book include interviews with contemporaries of Alfred Barr? A: Yes, the book draws on interviews with Barr's contemporaries as well as his extensive correspondence.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: This book would benefit readers interested in art history, museum studies, and the development of modern art, as well as those seeking insight into Alfred Barr's contributions.