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Unpainted To The Last: Mobydick And Twentiethcentury American Art
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Endlessly Pursued But Ever Elusive, Mobydick Roams Freely Throughout The American Imagination. A Fathomless Source For Literary Exploration, Melville'S Masterpiece Has Also Inspired A Stunning Array Of Book Illustrations, Prints, Comics, Paintings, Sculptures, Mixed Media, And Even Architectural Designs. Innovative And Lavishly Illustrated, Unpainted To The Last Illuminates This Impressive Body Of Work And Shows How It Opens Up Our Understanding Of Both Mobydick And Twentiethcentury American Art.Deftly Interweaving Words With Images, Elizabeth Schultz Radically Reframes Our Most Famous Literary Symbol And Provides A Profoundly New Way Of Reading One Of The Key Texts In American Literature. Ranging From The Realists To The Abstract Expressionists, From The Famous To The Obscure, Schultz Reveals How These Artists Have Tried Both To Capture The Essence Of Mobydick'S Many Meanings And To Use It As A Springboard For Their Own Provocative Imaginations.The Most Continuously, Frequently, And Diversely Illustrated Of All American Novels, Mobydick Has Attracted Some Remarkable Book Illustrators In Rockwell Kent, Boardman Robinson, Garrick Palmer, Barry Moser, And Bill Sienkiewicz, Among Others Represented Here. It Has Also Inspired Extraordinary Creations By Such Prominent Artists As Jackson Pollock, Frank Stella, Sam Francis, Benton Spruance, Leonard Baskin, Theodoros Stamos, Richard Ellis, Ralph Goings, Seymour Lipton, Walter Martin, Tony Rosenthal, Richard Serra, And Theodore Roszak.The Artists Reflect In Equal Measure The Novel'S Realistic (Plot, Character, Natural History) And Philosophical Modes, Its Visual And Visionary Dimensions. Some, Like The Obsessed And Haunted Gilbert Wilson, Claim Mobydick As Their Bible. Still Others View The Novel As A Touchstone For Feminist, Multicultural, And Environmentalist Themes, Or Mock Its Status As A Cultural Icon.Schultz Demonstrates How These And Many Other Diverse Talents Enlarge Our Appreciation Of Mobydick And How Literature And Art Can Amplify Each Other'S Meanings And Achievements. Yet Ultimately She, Like Melville, Concludes That The Great White Whale Remains Unpainted And Unread In Any Absolute Or Final Sense.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Unpainted to the Last'? A: 'Unpainted to the Last' explores the connections between Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick' and various artistic interpretations throughout the twentieth century, showcasing how the novel has inspired a diverse range of artistic expressions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Unpainted to the Last: Moby-Dick and Twentieth-Century American Art' is Elizabeth A. Schultz.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: 'Unpainted to the Last' is a paperback book that combines literary analysis with visual art, featuring illustrations and discussions about the impact of 'Moby-Dick' on American art.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'Unpainted to the Last' contains 440 pages.
- Q: When was 'Unpainted to the Last' published? A: 'Unpainted to the Last' was published on October 20, 1995.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes a variety of illustrations, prints, and artworks inspired by 'Moby-Dick', showcasing contributions from both famous and lesser-known artists.
- Q: Is this book suitable for art students? A: Yes, 'Unpainted to the Last' is suitable for art students as it discusses the interplay between literature and visual art, making it a valuable resource for those studying both fields.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'Unpainted to the Last' is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it may have some wear but is still functional and readable.
- Q: Does this book include any analysis of feminist themes? A: Yes, Elizabeth Schultz discusses how 'Moby-Dick' can be interpreted through feminist, multicultural, and environmentalist lenses, making it relevant for discussions on these themes.
- Q: Is 'Unpainted to the Last' a first edition? A: Yes, 'Unpainted to the Last: Moby-Dick and Twentieth-Century American Art' is a first edition.