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American Vanguards

Graham, Davis, Gorky, de Kooning, and Their Circle, 1927-1942

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This examination delves into the art and influence of John Graham and his circle, whose contributions were pivotal in the evolution of American modernism during the interwar period. The enigmatic Graham (1886–1961) significantly impacted New York artists from the 1920s to the 1940s. Alongside contemporaries like Stuart Davis, Arshile Gorky, and Willem de Kooning, Graham redefined the possibilities of painting and sculpture. His circle, which included influential figures such as Jackson Pollock and David Smith, played a crucial role in shaping American modernism. The exhibition features approximately eighty-seven artworks from this era, illustrating the interconnectedness and shared inspirations among Graham's associates. Three scholarly essays explore the intricate relationships within this artistic community. William C. Agee situates Graham's group within the New Classicism movement, which sought to recover from World War I's impact by referencing classical and Renaissance art. Irving Sandler examines the social and political dynamics among Davis, Gorky, Graham, and de Kooning in the mid-1930s. Karen Wilkin highlights the circumstances that united these artists and their collective dedication to modernism, revealing the artistic cross-pollination in their works. This critical analysis offers fresh insights into the New York School, Abstract Expressionism, and the vibrancy of American modernism in the interwar years.

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American Vanguards, William C. Agee, Irving Sandler, Karen Wilkin, Alicia Grant Longwell, Emily Schuchardt Navratil

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Titre
American Vanguards
Sous-titre
Graham, Davis, Gorky, de Kooning, and Their Circle, 1927-1942
Langue
Anglais
Publié
2011
Format
rigide
Pages
256
ISBN10
0300121679
ISBN13
9780300121674
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This examination delves into the art and influence of John Graham and his circle, whose contributions were pivotal in the evolution of American modernism during the interwar period. The enigmatic Graham (1886–1961) significantly impacted New York artists from the 1920s to the 1940s. Alongside contemporaries like Stuart Davis, Arshile Gorky, and Willem de Kooning, Graham redefined the possibilities of painting and sculpture. His circle, which included influential figures such as Jackson Pollock and David Smith, played a crucial role in shaping American modernism. The exhibition features approximately eighty-seven artworks from this era, illustrating the interconnectedness and shared inspirations among Graham's associates. Three scholarly essays explore the intricate relationships within this artistic community. William C. Agee situates Graham's group within the New Classicism movement, which sought to recover from World War I's impact by referencing classical and Renaissance art. Irving Sandler examines the social and political dynamics among Davis, Gorky, Graham, and de Kooning in the mid-1930s. Karen Wilkin highlights the circumstances that united these artists and their collective dedication to modernism, revealing the artistic cross-pollination in their works. This critical analysis offers fresh insights into the New York School, Abstract Expressionism, and the vibrancy of American modernism in the interwar years.