Michael Wilson Contemporary Art in North America (Hardback) Artworld

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Language: English Item Width: 9.4 in Publication Name: Contemporary Art in North America Item Height: 1.1 in Format: Hardcover Illustrator: Yes Subtitle: Artworld Release Year: 2011 Book Series: Artworld Ser. Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Weight: 55 Oz Author: Wilson Release Date: 06/06/2011 Title: Contemporary Art in North America Book Title: Contemporary Art in North America : Artworld Number of Pages: 240 Pages Topic: Canadian, History / Contemporary (1945-), American / General EAN: 9781907317231 Genre: Art gtin13: 9781907317231 Item Length: 11.4 in Series: Artworld Publication Year: 2011 ISBN: 9781907317231 Publisher: Black Dog Publishing The Limited

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Further Details Title: Contemporary Art in North America Condition: New EAN: 9781907317231 ISBN: 9781907317231 Publisher: Black Dog Publishing London UK Format: Hardback Release Date: 06/06/2011 Description: Contemporary Art In North America the fourth title in Black Dog Publishing’s ARTWORLD seriesis a unique and timely survey into art deriving from the United States and Canada today. Diverse in both content and style, art in the United States and Canada reflects the multi-cultural roots from which it stems, as seen in the range of mediums and techniques covered, from painting, photography and video, to installation, performance and curatorial practices. Richly illustrated profiles showcasing more than 50 of some of the most influential artists from the region have been arranged by medium in an attempt to transcend geographical and regional perceptions and are contextualised by New York-based arts journalist Michael Wilson in his insightful introductory essay Contemporary Art in the United States and Canada”. Also featured are a select number of articles and essays that represent the diversity of voices from across the continent, including Critical Art Ensemble, Ken Lum, Martha Rosler, Jerry Saltz and Jan Tumlir. From Photoconceptualism to large-scale installation art, and the latest practices in a range of media, Contemporary Art in North America provides an insightful examination into the styles, perceptions and cultures of this region and its art, articulating varied arguments and opinions that guide the reader to further discussion and debate concerning the subject. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: GB Item Height: 279mm Item Length: 228mm Author: Michael Wilson Genre: Arts & Photography Book Series: Artworld Subtitle: Artworld Item Weight: 1587g Release Year: 2011 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.