David Driskell icons of nature and history
David Driskell (1931-2020) was one of the most revered and boundary-breaking American artists, long recognized for his vibrant and versatile painting and printmaking practice, which combined his sharp observation of American landscapes and his interest in the imagery and aesthetic innovations of the...
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| Sprache: | English |
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Rizzoli Electra
2021
Portland, ME Portland Museum of Art Atlanta, GA High Museum of Art |
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| Zusammenfassung: | David Driskell (1931-2020) was one of the most revered and boundary-breaking American artists, long recognized for his vibrant and versatile painting and printmaking practice, which combined his sharp observation of American landscapes and his interest in the imagery and aesthetic innovations of the African diaspora. Driskell was equally well-known as a curator, art historian, and educator, and his career as both artist and scholar created a durable public record of the long history of art made by African Americans.The exhibition and accompanying catalogue survey seven decades of the artist s painterly practice from the 1950s forward. Driskell's command of color and line is showcased through his beloved subjects, including the natural world, remembrances of the Southern Black experience, and the Black Christian church. The book includes a primary essay by Driskell scholar and curator Julie McGee as well as many other testaments to Driskell by major American artists, art historians, and museum professionals. The catalogue also features a selection of Driskell's most significant writings, introducing the full range of his career to future generations of readers |
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| Beschreibung: | Impressum: "David Driskell: Icons of Nature and History" is co-organized by the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, and the Portland Museum of Art, Maine, in collaboration with The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC. High Museum of Art, Atlanta: February 6-May 9, 2021; Portland Museum of Art, Maine: June 19-September 12, 2021; The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC: October 16, 2021-January 9, 2022 Includes bibliographical references (pages 220-221) |
| Beschreibung: | 224 Seiten 29 cm |
| ISBN: | 9780847869923 084786992X 9780847869435 0847869431 |