Master Paintings from the Phillips Collection
Master Paintings from the Phillips Collection by Phillips Collection is a comprehensive exploration of America’s first museum of modern art, published by Phillips Collection in 2011. This edition, comprising 224 pages, delves into the vision of Duncan Phillips, who founded the museum in 1921 and played a significant role in promoting contemporary American art alongside European works. The book showcases 108 masterworks from the museum’s permanent collection, providing an overview of the stylistic continuities and affinities that Phillips championed.
Readers will find a detailed examination of the history and significance of the Phillips Collection, highlighting its contributions to the art world and the unique approach of its founder. The text emphasizes the visual connections between various artistic expressions, offering insights into the evolution of modern art in America. This catalog serves as both a resource for art enthusiasts and a reflection on the enduring impact of the collection, making it a valuable addition to discussions on art history and exhibitions.
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The Phillips Collection, America’s first museum of modern art, was founded in 1921 by Duncan Phillips (1886-1966), a Washington DC collector who played a vital role in introducing America to contemporary art. Unusually for his time, Phillips saw American artists as fully equal to their European counterparts, often hanging their works side by side. Moreover, Phillips chose to buy and exhibit works according to stylistic continuities and affinities, reflecting the visual connections between various artistic expressions, past and present. Master Paintings from The Phillips Collection highlights 108 masterworks from the Phillips’s permanent collection and offers insight into the creation of one of the greatest private collections of modern art in the world. — Book Description.
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