art, american

"An examination of the art movement known as Late Modernism from its beginnings in the 1940s to its decline in the 1970s, including an introduction to great artists and works"--Provided by publisher.

"Illustrator by day, surrealist by night, Ted Geisel created a body of previously little-known work during his leisure hours that he called his 'Midnight Paintings,' and which is now known as 'The Secret Art of Dr. Seuss.' This irrepressible and soulful collection redefines Ted Geisel as an iconic American artist. For sixty years, his 'Secret Art' allowed Geisel to expand his artistic boundaries without the confines and pressures of commercial deadlines and influences. These paintings afforded the peaceful distraction that he craved, and through this work, the tenets of surrealism--surprise and juxtaposition--energized his sensibilities. This volume exuberantly juxtaposes Geisel's 'Midnight Paintings' with his best-loved children's books because this was how Dr. Seuss constructed his creative life--his days devoted to literature for children, his nights to letting his mind and palette wander to even stranger shores. Inevitably, Geisel created images in his private artworks that would find their way into his literary projects. Though he fiercely protected his 'Secret Art' from criticism during his lifetime, his intention all along was for these works to be seen when he was gone."--From publisher's description.

"Places art history in politics, social struggles, and the fight for justice from the colonial era through the present day"--Provided by publisher.

Presents seventeen artists working in the United States speaking in their own words about how, why, and what they create. Visit these artists' studios, homes, and communities to gain an understanding of their lives, work, creative processes, and sources of inspiration.

Investigates paintings featured at the Art Institute of Chicago that represent the American Modernism art movement from between World War I and the 1950s. Artists discussed and represented include Edward Hopper, Grant Wood, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Jackson Pollock.

Contains alphabetically arranged articles that examine the lives and work of seventy-five artists who are linked to both U.S. and East Asian cultures by birth, immigration, or family connections, and includes bibliographies, photographs, and illustrations.

Uses a question-and-answer format to explore how American art grew into a dominant force in the world art scene, tracing the development of American art from pre-Columbian times to the twenty-first century.

An exploration of art and culture in mid-twentieth-century New York City that profiles the artists and movements that influenced the city's art scene.