George Bellows: American Artist (Writers on Art)

By Joyce Carol Oates

Book Overview

A study of George Bellows's brief but prolific career considers the influences of his early life, examines his more intimate work in portraiture, and offers a perspective on his last work, "The Picket... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0880014377
• ISBN13: 9780880014373
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Ecco Pr
• Length: 69 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Sensitive Fiction Writer Critiques Bellows' Work

Most of us will know Bellows as the painter of Stag at Sharkey's, the fabulously active, almost abstract image of a boxing match. (collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art).Oates sees George Bellows as a true American artist: always on a quest of discovery, individualistic, heroic. While not intended as a well-rounded exploration of Bellows, this rather short but intense book is a deep and strongly-felt critique of about 18 of his paintings. The selection of work seems to be hers alone; she chooses paintings that elicit true passion and interesting insights. Several interesting juxtapositions of American literature are in here, as well; all Oates' selection. These help place Bellows in American history and culture.Interesting for the American Art History buff; may not be of great interest to anyone else. Could be useful as a "how to write art criticism" guide for Art History students.16 vivid, small color plates are in the middle of the book, not inserted in with the relevant text.