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The riotous and colorful artwork of famed catholic nun and educator Corita Kent At 18, Corita Kent (191886) entered the Roman Catholic order of Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Los Angeles, where she taught art and eventually ran the art department. After more than 30 years, at the end of the 1960s, she left the order to devote herself to making her own work. Over a 35year career she made watercolors, posters, books and bannersand most of all, serigraphsin an accessible and dynamic style that appropriated techniques from advertising, consumerism and graffiti. The earliest, which she began showing in 1951, borrowed phrases and depicted images from the Bible; by the 1960s, she was using song lyrics and publicity slogans as raw material. Eschewing convention, she produced cheap, readily available multiples, including a postage stamp. Her work was popular but largely neglected by the art establishmentthough it was always embraced by such design luminaries as Charles and Ray Eames, Buckminster Fuller and Saul Bass. More recently, she has been increasingly recognized as one of the most innovative and unusual Pop artists of the 1960s, battling the political and religious establishments, revolutionizing graphic design and making some of the most strikingand joyfulAmerican art of her era, all while living and practicing as a Catholic nun. This first study of her work, organized by Julie Ault on the 20th anniversary of Kent's death, with essays by Ault and Daniel Berrigan, is the first to examine this important American outsider artist's life and career, and contains more than 90 illustrations, many of which are reproduced for the first time, in vibrant, and occasionally DayGlo, color.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Come Alive!: The Spirited Art of Sister Corita'? A: The book explores the vibrant and innovative artwork of Sister Corita Kent, highlighting her unique style that blends religious themes with elements of advertising and consumer culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Sister Corita Kent, with contributions from Julie Ault and Daniel Berrigan.
- Q: What type of artwork is featured in this book? A: The book features a variety of Corita Kent's artworks including serigraphs, posters, watercolors, and banners, showcasing her dynamic and accessible artistic style.
- Q: How many illustrations are included in the book? A: The book contains over 90 illustrations, many of which are published for the first time.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: When was 'Come Alive!' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 2007.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book has a total of 128 pages.
- Q: What binding type does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book is categorized under 'Monographs'.
- Q: Is this book suitable for art students or enthusiasts? A: Yes, this book is suitable for art students and enthusiasts interested in the works of pop artists and the intersection of art and social commentary.