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Traveling The Rainbow: The Life And Art Of Joseph E. Yoakum
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The First Fulllength Celebration Of An African American And Native American Selftaught Master'S Landscapes And Travelsin The New York Times, Wendy Steiner Named Joseph E. Yoakum (18901972) One Of The Six Masters Among American Outsider Artists. John Perreault Wrote In The Village Voice, The Discovery Of An Authentic 'Naive' Artist Such As Yoakum Does Not Happen Very Often So It Is Cause For Some Celebration.With 50 Color And 145 Blackandwhite Reproductions, Traveling The Rainbow: The Life And Art Of Joseph E. Yoakum Is A Fitting Tribute To This Fascinating Creator Of Visionary Landscapes.Despite The Initial Excitement Of His Discovery, Relatively Little Was Known Of The Life Of This Artist. What Emerges In Traveling The Rainbow Fits An Adventure Novel. Yoakum Traveled The Oceans On Steamliners Working In Their Boiler Rooms. He Rode America'S Railways As An Inspector. With An Elite Team Of African American Troops In World War I, He Toured Europe. On The Road With The Ringling Brothers Circus He Posted Circus Flyers. He Spent A Year In A Psychiatric Hospital.Late In His Life He Created Majestic, Animated Landscapes Infused With The Motion And Energy Of Travel. Part African American, Part Native American, Yoakum Drew On His Dual Background And Conjured Powerful Forms Of Expression The Blues And Native American Symbolism To Create Dynamic Cultural Fusions.Traveling The Rainbow Corrects Major Biographical Errors Published In Numerous Artist Anthologies And Exhibition Catalogues. Much Of What He Told About His Life Especially About His Travels Was Thought To Be Invented, But Derrel Depasse Makes Startling Discoveries About The Artist'S Landscapes And Finds That Much Of His Story Of Himself Was Grounded In Fact.Intimate And Panoramic, Yoakum'S Watercolor And Pencil Drawings Are Compared To The Work Of Artists As Diverse As William Blake And Thomas Moran. His Life Spanned The Golden Epochs Of The American Railroad, The Traveling Circus, And The Unique American Musical Idiom Known As The Blues. This Book Reveals How The Artist Recorded His Memories Of These Both In His Landscapes, As Well As In A Small Number Of Distinctive Portraits Of Prominent African Americans.Derrel B. Depasse Is President Of The Blauvelt Group. She Is A Contributing Author To Selftaught Artists Of The Twentieth Century: An American Anthology (Museum Of American Folk Art/Chronicle Books, 1998).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Traveling the Rainbow' about? A: 'Traveling the Rainbow: The Life and Art of Joseph E. Yoakum' is a comprehensive exploration of the life and work of Joseph E. Yoakum, an African American and Native American self-taught artist known for his vibrant landscapes. The book features 50 color and 145 black-and-white reproductions of his art and delves into his unique life experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Derrel B. DePasse, who is also the president of the Blauvelt Group and a contributing author to various art anthologies.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a professional finish.
- Q: How many pages does 'Traveling the Rainbow' have? A: The book contains a total of 166 pages.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features of 'Traveling the Rainbow' include a detailed biography of Joseph E. Yoakum, extensive reproductions of his artwork, and corrections of previous biographical errors regarding his life and travels.
- Q: Is this book suitable for art enthusiasts? A: Yes, this book is highly suitable for art enthusiasts, particularly those interested in outsider art, American history, and the works of self-taught artists.
- Q: When was 'Traveling the Rainbow' published? A: 'Traveling the Rainbow' was published on December 7, 2000.
- Q: What themes are explored in Yoakum's art? A: Yoakum's art explores themes of travel, cultural identity, and the fusion of African American and Native American symbolism, reflecting his unique life experiences.
- Q: Are there any notable comparisons made in the book? A: Yes, the book compares Yoakum's work to that of renowned artists such as William Blake and Thomas Moran, highlighting his distinctive style and contributions to art.
- Q: Can I find this book in used condition? A: Yes, the book is available in used condition, and it is generally described as being in good condition.