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Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College 19331957
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A Dynamic New Look At The Legendary College That Was A Major Incubator Of The Arts In Midcentury Americain 1933, John Rice Founded Black Mountain College In North Carolina As An Experiment In Making Artistic Experience Central To Learning. Though It Operated For Only 24 Years, This Pioneering School Played A Significant Role In Fostering Avantgarde Art, Music, Dance, And Poetry, And An Astonishing Number Of Important Artists Taught Or Studied There. Among The Instructors Were Josef And Anni Albers, John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Buckminster Fuller, Karen Karnes, M. C. Richards, And Willem De Kooning, And Students Included Ruth Asawa, Robert Rauschenberg, And Cy Twombly.Leap Before You Look Is A Singular Exploration Of This Legendary School And Of The Work Of The Artists Who Spent Time There. Scholars From A Variety Of Fields Contribute Original Essays About Diverse Aspects Of The Collegespanning Everything From Its Farm Program To The Influence Of Bauhaus Principlesand About The People And Ideas That Gave It Such A Lasting Impact. In Addition, Catalogue Entries Highlight Selected Works, Including Writings, Musical Compositions, Visual Arts, And Crafts. The Books Fresh Approach And Rich Illustration Program Convey The Atmosphere Of Creativity And Experimentation That Was Unique To Black Mountain College, And That Served As An Inspiration To So Many. This Timely Volume Will Be Essential Reading For Anyone Interested In The College And Its Enduring Legacy.Published In Association With The Institute Of Contemporary Art, Bostonexhibition Schedule:The Institute Of Contemporary Art, Boston(10/10/1501/24/16)Hammer Museum, Ucla(02/21/1605/14/16)Wexner Center For The Arts, Ohio State University(09/17/1601/01/17)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College 1933–1957' about? A: 'Leap Before You Look' explores the influential Black Mountain College, highlighting its role in the arts during midcentury America, featuring essays from various scholars.
- Q: Who are some notable artists associated with Black Mountain College? A: Notable artists include instructors like Josef Albers, John Cage, and Merce Cunningham, along with students such as Robert Rauschenberg and Cy Twombly.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Leap Before You Look' was published on October 13, 2015.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: Is this book new or used? A: This book is in new condition.
- Q: What categories does this book fall under? A: 'Leap Before You Look' is categorized under Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions.
- Q: What is the significance of Black Mountain College? A: Black Mountain College was significant for its innovative approach to education, emphasizing artistic experience and fostering creativity among students and teachers.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in this book? A: Yes, the book features a rich illustration program that conveys the atmosphere of creativity at Black Mountain College.
- Q: What exhibition schedules are associated with this book? A: The book was associated with exhibitions at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, Hammer Museum, UCLA, and Wexner Center for the Arts.