American masters : the voice and the myth / by Brian O'Doherty.
American masters : the voice and the myth / by Brian O'Doherty.
By
:
O'Doherty, Brian.
Publication Date
:
1973
Publication Information
:
New York : Random House,
Physical Description
:
288 p. : ill.
Subject Term
:
Painters -- United States.
Painting, American -- 20th century.
Bibliography Note
:
Includes bibliography (p. 285-286) and index.
Summary
:
This book is about "eight American artists, each of whom stands for certain aspects of American art and tradition. The book's underlining - and hitherto unexamined - theme between an artist's work - his "voice" and its reception by the public, which tends to comprehend the artist and his work as a "myth," and so provides itself with a special armature whereby the artist's image and body of work become stabilized and accessible.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9780394464237
General Note
:
"A Ridge Press book."
Library | Collection | Collection | Call Number | Status |
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Corner Brook (WCB) | Adult NFic Oversize | Adult Non-Fiction Oversize Book | 759.13 OD5 | Checked In |