Art in California

Name: Art in California
Brand: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Thames & Hudson Ltd

Explore the dynamic evolution of visual art in California, from early 20th century to the present day. This comprehensive survey examines California's art scene as a reflection of global contemporary movements, influenced by geopolitical shifts, indigenous histories, and migration patterns. Art historian Jenni Sorkin highlights California as a vital hub of artistic innovation, with influence extending far beyond its borders. The book delves into a diverse range of artists and practices, including photography, feminist art, the studio craft movement, Chicanx muralism, and Black social activism. It emphasizes art in California as radical, deeply rooted in multiculturalism, ethnic identity, and community engagement. Organized thematically and chronologically, and richly illustrated in full color, "Art in California" features chapters on photography and painting through the lens of gender and racial identity, the impact of Mexican muralism, post-war abstraction, the expansion of art education, 1960s cultural and political activism, the rise of ethnic studies, art schools, the alternative space movement, and California-centered biennials. As the first introductory text of its kind, this engaging study offers a significant reassessment of California's contributions to modern and contemporary art in the United States and globally. Product Summary: Art book, California art history, Jenni Sorkin, 20th century art, contemporary art, paperback, 272 pages, ISBN 9780500204610.