The Art Museum in America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781443765558)

This vintage volume contains a fascinating and informative treatise on the role of the art museum in modern America. This thought-provoking text explores the role of art and art exhibitions in the modern world, analysing the history of modern art, the changes in attitude and importance throughout the years, and the future of art in modern society. The chapters of this book include: 'On Art Museums', 'Some American History', 'Our History Continues', 'The Achievement', 'Problems and Theories', 'The Problem of the American Artist', 'The Problem of Modern Art', 'Casts and Other Reproductions', etcetera. This book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a new biography of the author.

Author: Walter Pach
ISBN-10: 1443765554
ISBN-13: 9781443765558
Publisher: Bowen Press
Language: English
Published: 10/21/2008
Pages: 508
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.13d