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Art In America 19451970 (Loa #259): Writings From The Age Of Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, And Minimalism (Library Of Americ
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Experience The Creative Explosion That Transformed American Artin The Words Of The Artists, Writers, And Critics Who Were Therein The Quarter Century After The End Of World War Ii, A New Generation Of Painters, Sculptors, And Photographers Transformed The Face Of American Art And Shifted The Center Of The Art World From Paris To New York. Signaled By The Triumph Of Abstraction And The Ascendancy Of Painters Such As Pollock, Rothko, De Kooning, And Kline, This Revolution Generated An Exuberant And Contentious Body Of Writing Without Parallel In Our Cultural History. In The Words Of Editor, Art Critic, And Historian Jed Perl, There Has Never Been A Period When The Visual Arts Have Been Written About With More Mongrel Energywith More Unexpected Mixtures Of Reportage, Rhapsody, Analysis, Advocacy, Editorializing, And Philosophy.In This Library Of America Volume, Perl Gathers For The First Time The Most Vibrant Contemporary Accounts Of This Momentous Periodby Artists, Critics, Poets, Gallery Owners, And Other Observersconveying The Sweep And Energy Of A Cultural Scene Dominated (In The Poet James Schuylers Words) By The Floods Of Paint In Whose Crashing Surf We All Scramble. Here Are Statements By The Most Significant Artists, And Major Critical Essays By Clement Greenberg, Susan Sontag, Hilton Kramer, And Other Influential Figures. Here Too Is An Electrifying Array Of Responses By Poets And Novelists, Reflecting The Free Interplay Between Different Art Forms: John Ashbery On Andy Warhol; James Agee On Helen Levitt; James Baldwin On Beauford Delaney; Truman Capote On Richard Avedon; Tennessee Williams On Hans Hofmann; And Jack Kerouac On Robert Frank. The Atmosphere Of The Time Comes To Vivid Life In Memoirs, Diaries, And Journalism By Peggy Guggenheim, Dwight Macdonald, Calvin Tomkins, And Others. Lavishly Illustrated With Scores Of Blackandwhite Images And A 32Page Color Insert, This Is A Book That Every Art Lover Will Treasure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Art in America 1945-1970'? A: The main theme of this book is the transformation of American art from 1945 to 1970, focusing on the rise of abstract expressionism, pop art, and minimalism, as conveyed through writings from artists, critics, and poets of that era.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Jed Perl, who is an art critic and historian.
- Q: How many pages does 'Art in America 1945-1970' have? A: The book contains a total of 864 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for art students? A: Yes, this book is suitable for art students as it provides critical essays and contemporary accounts from key figures in the art world, making it a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of American art.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Art in America 1945-1970' is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Art in America 1945-1970' published? A: The book was published on October 9, 2014.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book is lavishly illustrated with numerous black-and-white images and includes a 32-page color insert.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What is the category of this book? A: The book falls under the category of Criticism.
- Q: Can I find writings from famous artists in this book? A: Yes, the book includes writings from significant artists and critical essays from influential figures such as Clement Greenberg and Susan Sontag.