Description
2002 edition. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved copy of Martin Brody’s “Black Mountain College: Experiment in Art” offers a comprehensive exploration of the groundbreaking liberal arts college that profoundly influenced the artistic landscape of the 20th century. Established in 1933 in North Carolina, Black Mountain College was a hotbed of avant-garde creativity, attracting luminaries such as John Cage, Merce Cunningham, and Robert Rauschenberg. Brody’s meticulously researched volume delves into the college’s unconventional approach to education, which emphasized interdisciplinary collaboration and experimentation across various artistic disciplines. With a wealth of archival photographs and firsthand accounts, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the vibrant community that fostered some of the most innovative artistic movements of the era, including Abstract Expressionism and Happenings. Despite its modest exterior, this copy invites readers to immerse themselves in a pivotal chapter of American cultural history, making it a prized addition to any collection focused on modern art, experimental education, or the enduring legacy of Black Mountain College.
