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American Art of the 20th Century

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I found that this book existed from the flap of another art book.
For the low, low price I paid...when the book arrived, filled to
the brim with American art I realized I struck Gold. I always feel
when one is reviewing a book with images, artists, especially....
want to know color vs.B&W, and how it balances out. There are many
b&w, yet in this book , it is balanced with colorful images peppered
through the book and I felt satisfied with the color images they chose
to print.
I was surprised that at the turn of the 20th century,all modern,
colorful works on the edge did not come from Paris. This book is divided into
the waves of American change and growth. There are artist that created great
works, but as buildings. Sculpture is reveiwed on the same pages as the
paintings that turned heads in their time. Of course, Georia O'Keeffe, Arthue Dove,
Hartley, John Marin, and others start off at the beginning of the 20th century.
We go into Abstract Expessionism, with images popping up here and there , small , large,
and for me very useful to see the progression in what Americans found stimulating
during the speed and chaous, highs and lows of American life.
It does show that after WW2, America becomes the center of the Art World.
The book is a study of American Art History and I am sure used in College
classes. I say WOW , what a peek into the American growth along with it's Art.
The book takes us into the early 70's and if you can get it for the low price.Do get it