Object Lessons in American Art by Karl Kusserow PAPERBACK 9780691978857

Princeton University Press

Explore the rich tapestry of American art with "Object Lessons in American Art." This paperback edition reframes historical artworks within contemporary debates on race, gender, the environment, and more. Through innovative analysis, discover how the meanings of objects evolve over time and in different contexts. Grounded in the concept of the object lesson, this book examines a diverse range of Euro-American, Native American, and African American art from Princeton University's collections, alongside contemporary pieces that imaginatively appropriate and reframe historical subjects and styles. Key Features: * Reframes American artworks within current social, cultural, and artistic debates. * Explores a diverse gathering of Euro-American, Native American, and African American art. * Utilizes the concept of the object lesson for in-depth analysis. * Features works from Princeton University's collections and contemporary pieces. Product Summary: Princeton University Press's "Object Lessons in American Art" is a 200-page paperback book exploring American art through contemporary lenses. Written in English, it delves into issues of race, gender, and the environment, offering fresh perspectives on historical and modern pieces. ISBN: 9780691978857.