"Americans in Paris (1921-1931)" 1996 Turner, Elizabeth Hutton

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TURNER, Elizabeth Hutton

[170] pp.

Counterpoint

1996

14 1/2" x 10 1/2"

Profusely illustrated in color and b&w. "Paris welcomed … Read more TURNER, Elizabeth Hutton

[170] pp.

Counterpoint

1996

14 1/2" x 10 1/2"

Profusely illustrated in color and b&w. "Paris welcomed Gerald Murphy, whose billboard-sized cubist icon dominated the 1924 Salon des Independants and launched a brief but brilliant career; Stuart Davis, who explored the continuity between cubist painting, lithography, and jazz at the atelier Desjobert,; Man Ray, who abandoned oils to begin 'painting with light' in his movies and rayographs; and Alexander Calder, whose wire circuses and portraits inspired critics to acknowledge art's inherent playfulness. (This book) documents the work and influence of these four notables of the avant-garde who startle and delight us even today.Richly illustrated and beautifully designed, this volume is a feast for the eyes and the intellect. It is published on the occasion of the exhibition.organized by The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C. America's first modern art museum. See less