The Philosophy and Politics of Abstract Expressionism, 1940-1960 [Hardcover]

Nancy Jachec (Author)

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Publication Date: June 5, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0521651549 | ISBN-13: 978-0521651547

Tracing the relationship between Abstract Expressionist artists and contemporary intellectuals, particularly the French existentialists, Nancy Jachec here offers a new interpretation of the success of America's first internationally recognized avant-garde art form. She argues that Abstract Expressionism was promoted by the United States government because of its radical character, which was considered to appeal to a Western European populace perceived by the State Department as inclined toward Socialism.

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Book Description

Tracing the relationship between Abstract Expressionist artists and contemporary intellectuals, particularly the French existentialists, Nancy Jachec here offers a new interpretation of the success of America's first internationally recognized avant-garde art form. She argues that Abstract Expressionism was promoted by the United States government because of its radical character, which was considered to appeal to a Western European populace perceived by the State Department as inclined toward Socialism.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 280 pages
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press (June 5, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0521651549
• ISBN-13: 978-0521651547
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,486,591 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #59 in Books > Arts & Photography > Schools, Periods & Styles > Abstract Expressionism

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