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Masterpieces of American Modernism: From the Vilcek Collection

A Comprehensive Exploration of American Modernist Art

William C Agee author Lewis C Kachur author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Merrell Publishers Ltd

Published:26th Mar '13

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This book offers an extensive look at American Modernist art, featuring notable artists and their contributions to a transformative movement. Masterpieces of American Modernism is a visual feast.

This book presents a remarkable selection of American Modernist works, showcasing artists such as Ralston Crawford, Stuart Davis, Arthur Dove, Marsden Hartley, and Georgia O'Keeffe. With a thoughtful introduction by expert William C. Agee, the text also includes concise biographies of the artists and an illustrated timeline that enhances the reader's understanding of the era. The period of Modernism, spanning from the late 19th century to 1970, is a pivotal chapter in American art history, characterized by a break from traditional representational styles.

The artists featured in Masterpieces of American Modernism reflect a diverse range of styles and inspirations. Some, like Stuart Davis and Joseph Stella, captured the essence of consumerism and urban life, while others, including Arthur Dove and Georgia O'Keeffe, drew from the natural world and the rich cultural heritage of the Native American Southwest. This juxtaposition highlights the varied responses artists had to the rapidly evolving society around them.

The book showcases nearly 100 rarely seen pieces from the Vilcek Collection, a private trove of American Modernist paintings, drawings, and sculptures. Art historian Lewis Kachur delves into the significance of these works, offering insights into the artists and their contributions to this major aesthetic movement. Lavishly illustrated, Masterpieces of American Modernism serves as an outstanding overview of the transformative shift in art during this influential period.

ISBN: 9781858945958

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288 pages