Modern Art 19th And 20th Centuries Selected Papers
Modern Art 19th And 20th Centuries Selected Papers by Meyer Schapiro is a revised edition published by National Geographic Books on September 6, 2011. This collection features a series of essays that delve into the works of notable artists such as Cézanne, Picasso, Mondrian, and Seurat, showcasing Schapiro’s imaginative historical perception and passion for art. The book comprises 278 pages and is presented in English, offering readers an engaging exploration of modern art’s evolution and significance.
In this edition, readers will find a rich diversity of writing that includes studies of individual artists alongside essays discussing the reception and social meanings of modern art. Schapiro’s approach emphasizes the cultural contexts surrounding the creation and reception of artworks, providing insight into the heroic efforts of the artists. This collection serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of art history and cultural analysis, making it a noteworthy addition to the discourse on modern art.
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This revised edition of Meyer Schapiro’s exceptional collection of essays includes a new preface by Adrienne Baxter Bell.
Considered the master of the essay, Meyer Schapiro approached scholarship with a great deal of imaginative historical perception, as well as an “unashamed passion for the works of art before him,” rendering his writings highly engaging and appealing to a broad range of readers.
A rich diversity of writing can be found within this collection, which offers studies of individual artists (Cézanne, Picasso, Mondrian, and Seurat) as well as essays on the reception and social meanings of modern art. Yet, even in his most aesthetic analyses, Schapiro never lost sight of the heroic efforts of the individual artists and of the cultural contexts in which their works were made and received.
Modern Art won the National Book Critics Circle Award (1978) and the Mitchell Prize for Art History (1979) and was a nominee for a National Book Award (1979).
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