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American Genre Painting: The Politics Of Everyday Life
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American Genre Painting Flourished In The Thirty Years Before The Civil War, A Period Of Rapid Social Change That Followed The Election Of President Andrew Jackson. It Has Long Been Assumed That These Paintingsof Farmers, Western Boatmen And Trappers, Blacks Both Slave And Free, Middleclass Women, Urban Urchins, And Other Everyday Folkserved As Records Of An Innocent Age, Reflecting A Jacksonian Optimism And Faith In The Common Man. In This Enlightening Book Elizabeth Johns Presents A Different Interpretationarguing That Genre Paintings Had A Social Function That Related In A More Significant And Less Idealistic Way To The Political And Cultural Life Of The Time.Analyzing Works By William Sidney Mount, George Caleb Bingham, David Gilmore Blythe, Lilly Martin Spencer, And Others, Johns Reveals The Humor And Cynicism In The Paintings And Places Them In The Context Of Stories About The American Character That Appeared In Sources Ranging From Almanacs And Newspapers To Joke Books And Political Caricature. She Compares The Productions Of American Painters With Those Of Earlier Dutch, English, And French Genre Artists, Showing The Distinctive Interests Of American Viewers. Arguing That Art Is Socially Constructed To Meet The Interests Of Its Patrons And Viewers, She Demonstrates That The Audience For American Genre Paintings Consisted Of New Yorkers With A Highly Developed Ambition For Political And Social Leadership, Who Enjoyed Setting Up Citizens Of The New Democracy As Targets Of Satire Or Condescension To Satisfy Their Need For Superiority. It Was This Network Of Social Hierarchies And Prejudicesand Not A Blissful Celebration Of American Democracythat Informed The Look And The Richly Ambiguous Content Of Genre Painting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'American Genre Painting: The Politics of Everyday Life'? A: The main theme of the book explores how American genre paintings from the pre-Civil War era functioned within the socio-political context of that time, challenging the notion that they simply reflect an idealized view of everyday life.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Elizabeth Johns, an expert in American art history.
- Q: What type of artwork does this book analyze? A: The book analyzes American genre paintings, focusing on works by artists such as William Sidney Mount and George Caleb Bingham.
- Q: When was 'American Genre Painting: The Politics of Everyday Life' published? A: The book was published on July 28, 1993.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for art history students? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights into American genre painting and is suitable for art history students and enthusiasts.
- Q: Does the book include analysis of political themes in artwork? A: Yes, the book discusses the political and cultural implications of genre paintings, highlighting their connection to the social hierarchies of the time.
- Q: What is unique about Elizabeth Johns' interpretation of genre paintings? A: Elizabeth Johns presents a unique interpretation by arguing that genre paintings reflect not just a celebration of democracy but also the social prejudices and hierarchies of society.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that the book targets? A: The book targets those interested in American art, social history, and the political landscape of the 19th century, particularly New Yorkers seeking social leadership.