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Double Vision: The Unerring Eye of Art World Avatars Dominique and John de Menil,New
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**NAMED ONE OF THE BEST ART BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY ARTNEWS**The first and definitive biography of the celebrated collectors Dominique and John de Menil, who became one of the greatest cultural forces of the twentieth century through groundbreaking exhibits of art, artistic scholarship, the creation of innovative galleries and museums, and work with civil rights.Dominique and John de Menil created an oasis of culture in their Philip Johnsondesigned house with everyone from Marlene Dietrich and Ren Magritte to Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns. In Houston, they built the Menil Collection, the Rothko Chapel, the Byzantine Fresco Chapel, the Cy Twombly Gallery, and underwrote the Contemporary Arts Museum.Now, with unprecedented access to family archives, William Middleton has written a sweeping biography of this unique couple. From their ancestors in Normandy and Alsace, to their own early years in France, and their travels in South America before settling in Houston. We see them introduced to the artists in Europe and America whose works they would collect, and we see how, by the 1960s, their collection had grown to include 17,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, rare books, and decorative objects.And here is, as well, a vivid behindthescenes look at the art world of the twentieth century and the enormous influence the de Menils wielded through what they collected and built and through the causes they believed in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Double Vision'? A: The book 'Double Vision' primarily focuses on the lives and contributions of art collectors Dominique and John de Menil, detailing their impact on the art world and cultural landscape of the twentieth century.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Double Vision'? A: The author of 'Double Vision' is William Middleton.
- Q: When was 'Double Vision' published? A: 'Double Vision' was published on March 27, 2018.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: 'Double Vision' has a total of 784 pages.
- Q: Is 'Double Vision' available in hardcover? A: Yes, 'Double Vision' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Double Vision' in? A: 'Double Vision' is listed in acceptable condition.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in art history, biography, and the influence of collectors on the art world would benefit from 'Double Vision'.
- Q: Does 'Double Vision' include illustrations or photographs? A: The book does not explicitly mention the inclusion of illustrations or photographs, but as a biography of influential art collectors, it may contain relevant images related to the de Menils' collection.
- Q: What subjects does 'Double Vision' cover? A: 'Double Vision' covers subjects such as art collection, cultural influence, civil rights, and the establishment of significant art institutions.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of 'Double Vision'? A: Yes, 'Double Vision' is published as a first edition.