Arthur B. Davies (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168961495)

Arthur B. Davies is a book written by Royal Cortissoz that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and work of the American artist Arthur B. Davies. The book delves into Davies' early years as an artist, his involvement with the Ashcan School, and his later contributions to the development of modern art in America.Cortissoz examines Davies' unique artistic style, which combined elements of symbolism, impressionism, and post-impressionism. He also explores Davies' role in the Armory Show of 1913, which introduced European modernism to American audiences.The book includes numerous illustrations of Davies' artwork, as well as photographs of the artist and his contemporaries. It also provides insights into Davies' personal life, including his relationships with other artists and his struggles with alcoholism.Overall, Arthur B. Davies is a fascinating exploration of one of America's most important and influential artists, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of modern art.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Royal Cortissoz
ISBN-10: 1168961491
ISBN-13: 9781168961495
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 86
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d