Art in America: A Complete Survey [Hardcover] CAHILL, Holger & Alfred H. Barr (editors)

Description

1939 Blue cover edition. Hardcover has some normal wear and a few light markings. No dustjacket. The pages are clean and in great condition. The binding is secure.

This seminal 1939 survey of American art, edited by the esteemed Holger Cahill and Alfred H. Barr Jr., is a landmark publication that captured the artistic zeitgeist of the nation during a pivotal period. Cahill, as the director of the Federal Art Project, played a crucial role in the development and promotion of American art during the Great Depression. Barr, the influential director of the Museum of Modern Art, was a pioneering figure in the establishment of modernism in America. Together, they assembled a comprehensive overview of American art, from its colonial roots to the avant-garde movements of the early 20th century. This volume not only serves as a valuable historical record but also offers insights into the cultural and socio-political forces that shaped the artistic landscape of the time. With its well-preserved pages and sturdy binding, this copy invites collectors and enthusiasts to immerse themselves in a pivotal era of American artistic expression.