Orozco Frescoes At Dartmouth

Book Overview

The book ""Orozco Frescoes At Dartmouth"" by Albert I. Dickerson is a comprehensive guide to the famous murals painted by Mexican artist Jose Clemente Orozco at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. The book provides a detailed history of the creation of the murals, which were commissioned by the college in the early 1930s and completed in 1934. It also includes a detailed analysis of the murals themselves, exploring the themes and symbolism used by Orozco and the historical and cultural context in which they were created. The book is illustrated with high-quality photographs of the murals, as well as sketches and preparatory drawings by Orozco. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of art, Mexican muralism, or the cultural history of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432588818
• ISBN13: 9781432588816
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"