Art of the State - Celebrating the Visual Art of North Carolina (Hardcover)

This beautiful and informative volume illustrates the vitality and importance of North Carolina's contemporary art scene, showcasing the creation, collection, and celebration of art in all its richness and diversity. Featuring profiles of individual artists, compelling interviews, and beautiful full-color photography, this book tells the story of the state's evolution through the lens of its art world and some of its most compelling figures. Liza Roberts introduces readers to painters, photographers, sculptors, and other artists who live and work in North Carolina and who contribute to its growing reputation in the visual arts. Roberts also provides fascinating historical context, such as the influence of Black Mountain College, the birth and growth of Penland School of Crafts, and short histories of North Carolina's art museums, including Charlotte's Mint Museum, Raleigh's North Carolina Museum of Art, Winston-Salem's Reynolda House, and those flourishing at universities. Artists featured include Stephen Hayes, Mel Chin, Cristina Cordova, Beverly McIver, and Scott Avett. The result is the most comprehensive, informative, and visually rich story of contemporary art in North Carolina.

General

Imprint:	The University of North Carolina Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2022
Authors:	Liza Roberts • Lissa Gotwals • Larry Wheeler
Dimensions:	279 x 216mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-1-4696-6124-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of other lands Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Art treatments & subjects > Exhibition catalogues and specific collections Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > From 1900 > Art styles, 1960 - > General Books > History > History of other lands Promotions
LSN:	1-4696-6124-1
Barcode:	9781469661247

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