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"It's Only a Paper Moon".

Authors :
Whiting, Cécile
Source :
American Art. Spring2009, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p36-55. 20p. 2 Color Photographs, 15 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article presents an extensive analysis and discussion of the work of the 20th-century American artist Vija Celmins, particularly her lunar drawings. Details are given outlining the historical context and source material for the moon drawings, providing an overview of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) campaign to document and showcase the American space exploration program. In-depth commentary is also given exploring the themes and techniques of Celmins' work, discussing themes of human-machine relationship and the technological medium of cameras.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10739300
Volume :
23
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Art
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
37358926
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1086/599063