Revolution of the Eye - Modern Art and the Birth of American Television (Hardcover)

An engaging exploration of the relationship between avant-garde art and American network television from the 1940s through the 1970s The aesthetics and concepts of modern art have influenced American television ever since its inception in the 1930s. In return, early television introduced the public to the latest trends in art and design. This engaging catalogue comprehensively examines the way avant-garde art shaped the look and content of network television in its formative years, from the 1940s through the mid-1970s. It also addresses the larger cultural and social context of television. Artists, fascinated with the new medium and its technological possibilities, contributed to network programs and design campaigns, appeared on television to promote modern art, and explored, critiqued, or absorbed the new medium in their work. More than 150 illustrations reveal both sides of the dialogue between high art and television through a selection of graphic designs, ephemera, and stills from important television programs-from The Twilight Zone to Batman to Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, and more-as well as works by artists including Salvador Dali, Lee Friedlander, Agnes Martin, Man Ray, Andy Warhol, and many others. Revolution of the Eye uncovers the cultural history of a medium whose powerful influence on our lives remains pervasive. Published in association with the Jewish Museum, New York, and the Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Exhibition Schedule: Jewish Museum, New York (05/01/15-09/27/15) Museum of Art at Ft. Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University (10/25/15-01/10/16) Addison Gallery of American Art (04/09/16-07/31/16) Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (10/20/16-01/08/17) The Smart Museum, University of Chicago (02/16/17-06/11/17)

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2015
Authors:	Maurice Berger
Introduction by:	Lynn Spigel
Dimensions:	260 x 191 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Cloth over boards
Pages:	172
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-20793-4
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Television Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > From 1900 > General Promotions
LSN:	0-300-20793-X
Barcode:	9780300207934

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