Art 21

art in the 21st century

By Golden, Thelma

Publishers Summary:
"What is happening in the visual arts as we enter the twenty-first century? What are contemporary artists around the United States doing today? Who are they, and how do they think about their work?" "These are the questions addressed in Art:21 - Art in the Twenty-First Century, companion volume to the PBS series, which introduces twenty-one artists working in a wide spectrum of media and methods. Some are among the most important artists working today, while others are just now coming into their own. The concepts and vocabulary they use are explained in clear, direct terms, both in their own words and by five major artworld figures. Among the artists presented are Maya Lin, William Wegman, Louise Bourgeois, Kerry James Marshall, Bruce Nauman, Laurie Anderson, Richard Serra, and Shahzia Sikander."--BOOK JACKET.

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ISBN
978-0-81091-397-4
Publisher
New York : H.N. Abrams, 2001.


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Library Journal

Reviewed on January 1, 2002

A welcome if only partially successful introduction to contemporary art in America, this companion to a PBS series presents four essays that explore the work of both established (e.g., Richard Serra, Sally Mann) and emerging artists by way of selected themes ("Place," "Spirituality," "Identity"). Curators at leading arts institutions have contributed the compelling essays, which relate the artists' works to the concerns of e...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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