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Dox Thrash: An Africanamerican Master Printmaker Rediscovered (Jacob Lawrence Series On American Artists Xx),New
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Dox Thrash Came Of Age As An Artist In The 1920S And 1930S, A Time When Art In The United States Began To Offer Accurate Reflections Of Everyday Life. Throughout His Career Thrash Drew On Personal Experience For The Striking Imagery In His Work, With Scenes Ranging From Childhood Memories Of The Rural South To Hard Times In The Urban Centers Of The North, Patriotic Defense Work During Wartime, And Poetic Portraits Of His Community And Its Residents.Born In Georgia In 1893, Thrash Left Home At A Young Age And Worked His Way North To Chicago. After A Decade Of Attending Evening And Day Classes At The School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago, He Spent The Next Few Years Living In Boston, Connecticut, And New York Before Settling In The Late 1920S In Philadelphia, Where He Remained Until His Death In 1965.During The Early Years Of The Depression In Philadelphia, Thrash Found Parttime Work As A Graphic Designer, While Also Beginning To Make A Name For Himself As A Painter. But It Was As A Printmaker That He Would Leave His Most Lasting Mark. In The Late 1940S He Received National Attention For His Role In The Launching Of A New Printmaking Technique, The Carborundum Print, Developed In Late 1937 In The Fine Print Workshop Of The Federal Art Project. A Branch Of The Governmentsponsored Works Progress Administration (Wpa).It Is Thrashs Evocative Carborundum Prints That Have Most Often Been Chosen For Exhibition, Both During His Lifetime And After, But The Artist Was Also A Master Of Many Other Printmaking Methods. Published Here For The First Time Is An Illustrated Catalogue Raisonn Of All 188 Prints Thrash Is Known To Have Made.The Four Essays In This Volume Open Windows On Different Aspects Of The Artists Life, Offering A Historical Overview Of His Training And Career As A Printmaker; An Examination Of The Inner Workings Of The Fine Print Workshop In Philadelphia, The Only Wpa Workshop Devoted Entirely To The Produciton Of Limitededition Prints; A Recreation Of The Pyramid Club, Philadelphias Premier African American Cultural And Social Institution In The 1940S And 1950S; And An Investigation Of Thrashs Use Of African American Themes In His Work.Contributors Include John Ittmann, Philadelphia Museum Of Art; David Brigham, Worcester Art Museum; Cindy Medleybuckner, Independent Scholar; And Kymberly N. Pinder, School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Dox Thrash: An African-American Master Printmaker Rediscovered'? A: This book primarily focuses on the life and work of Dox Thrash, an influential African-American printmaker, highlighting his contributions to art during the 1920s and 1930s.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of this book is Kymberly N. Pinder.
- Q: What kind of prints did Dox Thrash create? A: Dox Thrash was known for his evocative carborundum prints, along with mastery in various other printmaking methods.
- Q: What is included in the illustrated catalogue raisonné? A: The illustrated catalogue raisonné includes details of all 188 prints known to have been made by Dox Thrash.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 1, 2001.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: In what format is the book available? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes related to African American culture, Thrash's personal experiences, and his contributions to printmaking.
- Q: Are there any essays included in the book? A: Yes, the book includes four essays that provide insights into different aspects of Dox Thrash's life and work.
- Q: Is this book suitable for art students or enthusiasts? A: Yes, this book is suitable for art students and enthusiasts interested in the history of printmaking and African American art.