The Arts At Mid-Century

By Robert Richman

Book Overview

The Arts At Mid-Century by Robert Richman is a comprehensive guide to the artistic movements and trends that emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the arts, including painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, music, and film.Richman provides a detailed analysis of the major artistic movements of the time, such as Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, and Minimalism. He also explores the work of individual artists and writers, including Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Frank Stella, Sylvia Plath, and Allen Ginsberg.In addition to examining the art itself, Richman also considers the social and political context in which it was created. He discusses the impact of World War II, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights Movement on the arts, as well as the changing attitudes towards gender and sexuality.Throughout the book, Richman draws on a wide range of sources, including interviews with artists and critics, contemporary reviews and essays, and archival materials. The result is a rich and nuanced portrait of a vibrant and dynamic period in American art history.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: 1163815497
• ISBN13: 9781163815496
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"