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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Polity Press
ISBN-10
0745651550
ISBN-13
9780745651552
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99364559
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
252 Pages
Publication Name
American Letters : 1927-1947
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Subject
Individual Artists / General, Criticism & Theory, American / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Art
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
18.6 Oz
Item Length
6.3 in
Item Width
9.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2011-508219
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
759.13
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments Notes on Text Family Tree The Pollock Brothers Introduction by Michael Leja American Letters Glossary
Synopsis
Jackson Pollock, the towering American artist who was to revolutionize twentiethcentury art with his "dripping" painting technique, grew up between the late 1920s and the late 1940s, the youngest of five boys born in the American West. Though often apart, whether they were traveling for work or for studies, sons and parents kept in close touch through their regular exchange of letters. Their correspondence offers an invaluable insight into the formation of one of America's most influential artists, but it also draws a unique portrait of America itself between two momentous events in its history: the Great Depression and World War II. These letters many of which are published for the first time in this volume show that the Pollock brothers took a keen and early interest in art and politics. Their interest in painting was stimulated in part by Thomas Hart Benton, then a teacher at the Art Students League in New York, whose passion and commitment was to influence them profoundly. Jackson followed his oldest brother Charles to New York to study with Benton. While Charles subscribed to many of his mentor's leftwing beliefs and remained determined to bring art and social justice together, Jackson was far less committed to this ideal he enjoyed life and traveled across America, hitting the open road and jumping from train to train, finding himself thrown out of school and even ending up in prison for a day, prodded on by his pronounced mystical leanings to search for his own way to express his artistic intuitions. Through this vivid, lively and often moving correspondence from an atypical yet very American family, we catch a novel glimpse of Jackson Pollock the man, as well as of the various artistic schools and debates that established what has now become modern art. This remarkable volume will be enjoyed by anyone interested in Jackson Pollock and modern art, as well as anyone interested in twentiethcentury America. The volume includes original works of art by Charles Pollock and an Introduction by Michael Leja, an expert on Abstract Expressionism and the work of Jackson Pollock., Jackson Pollock, the towering American artist who was to revolutionize twentieth-century art with his "dripping" painting technique, grew up between the late 1920s and the late 1940s, the youngest of five boys born in the American West. Though often apart, whether they were traveling for work or for studies, sons and parents kept in close touch through their regular exchange of letters. Their correspondence offers an invaluable insight into the formation of one of America's most influential artists, but it also draws a unique portrait of America itself between two momentous events in its history: the Great Depression and World War II. These letters - many of which are published for the first time in this volume - show that the Pollock brothers took a keen and early interest in art and politics. Their interest in painting was stimulated in part by Thomas Hart Benton, then a teacher at the Art Students League in New York, whose passion and commitment was to influence them profoundly. Jackson followed his oldest brother Charles to New York to study with Benton. While Charles subscribed to many of his mentor's left-wing beliefs and remained determined to bring art and social justice together, Jackson was far less committed to this ideal - he enjoyed life and traveled across America, hitting the open road and jumping from train to train, finding himself thrown out of school and even ending up in prison for a day, prodded on by his pronounced mystical leanings to search for his own way to express his artistic intuitions. Through this vivid, lively and often moving correspondence from an atypical yet very American family, we catch a novel glimpse of Jackson Pollock the man, as well as of the various artistic schools and debates that established what has now become modern art. This remarkable volume will be enjoyed by anyone interested in Jackson Pollock and modern art, as well as anyone interested in twentieth-century America. The volume includes original works of art by Charles Pollock and an Introduction by Michael Leja, an expert on Abstract Expressionism and the work of Jackson Pollock., This book contains the previously unpublished correspondence between Jackson Pollock - the great American artist who revolutionized 20th century art - and the members of his family in the period between the late 1920s and the late 1940s.
LC Classification Number
ND237
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- b***r (958)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe item arrived quickly... it was new as described by the seller, however the photo showed it with a slipcover and it did not arrive with on. The seller was glad to accept a return and refund me the total. I would definitely do business with them again in the future.
- r***e (665)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasePrompt shipment, and the book arrived quickly. Better packaging materials could have been used, as it was shipped in a poly mailer sealed tight with zero padding to protect again bumps/damage, but the book arrived in acceptable condition. The description was vague, and it's not worth trying to send back. I'll still keep/use the books as is. Thanks.Seeing Things John's Way: The Rhetoric of the Book of Revelation (#186900309708)
- k***6 (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived in perfect condition. Seller shipped it out fast and it was delivered within the week (in the United States). It was very well packaged and worth the money. Would 100% recommend this seller!