Made in U.S.A.: An Americanization in Modern Art, the '50s and '60s - Softcover

Stich, Sidra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0520057570 ISBN 13: 9780520057579

Publisher: University of California Press, 1987

Synopsis

Looks at modern American art that makes use of such themes as flags, cities, freeways, television, and baseball

About this title

From Library Journal

Stich contends that "setting forth an original American iconography and asserting innovative attitudes toward image presentation" were the major accomplishments of American artists of the 1950s and 60s. She points to artists' images of American icons, food, cities, media, and "the American dream." Made in U.S.A. focuses on Pop Art, its precursors and fellow travelers. In dealing with this aggregation of artists Stich presents clear, insightful commentary, but avoids critical evaluation. She should be commended for the inclusion of less well known female and male artists, along with the superstars. Her book provides a valuable survey of American art and culture. Douglas G. Campbell, Humanities Dept., Warner Pacific Coll., Portland, Ore.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of California Press
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0520057570
• ISBN 13: 9780520057579
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 265