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Modernism and Murals at the 1939 New York World's Fair.
- Source :
- American Art; Summer2010, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p50-73, 24p, 3 Color Photographs, 15 Black and White Photographs, 1 Diagram
- Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The article presents an in-depth examination into the history of the 1939 New York World's Fair and its artistic culture. Focus is given to the prominence of the modernist movement and its aesthetics within its featured mural art exhibitions. Contextual information is given regarding the planning of the World's Fair between 1935 and its launch in 1939. Analysis is offered regarding the abstract techniques used in several murals, highlighting their thematic connections to the ideologies of the Works Progress Administration which commissioned them. Specific works and artists profiled include Philip Guston, Byron Browne, and Louis Schanker.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10739300
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- American Art
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 53063884
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1086/656459