Graphic Modernism
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Author Description
This book celebrates the Gechts' gift of over thirty works to The Art Institute of Chicago, joining what has long been one of the most distinguished public collections of late nineteenth- and twentieth-century graphic arts in America. Showcasing the couple's bequest, Graphic Modernism is augmented by one hundred other examples from the family's important holdings. The Art Institute's staff worked closely with the Gechts in making selections for the museum that will fill lacunae and add strength to strength. In an informative introduction, Art Institute curator Suzanne Folds McCullagh relates the collection to the context in which it was formed. Each of the over 130 works included here is reproduced in full color, and is accompanied by an informative and accessible entry prepared by Art Institute staff and the Gechts' curator, Mark Krisco.--BOOK JACKET.
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THE THESIS
This book showcases a significant collection of modernist graphic arts, focusing on the Gechts' bequest to The Art Institute of Chicago. The volume highlights over 130 works, combining the Gechts' gift with other important examples from their holdings. Art Institute curator Suzanne Folds McCullagh provides an introduction contextualizing the collection's formation. Each artwork is reproduced in full color with detailed entries prepared by Art Institute staff and curator Mark Krisco.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Over 130 works of late nineteenth
- and twentieth-century graphic arts, with a focus on modernist pieces.
- Detailed entries for each artwork, prepared by Art Institute staff and curator Mark Krisco.
- Full-color reproductions of all included works.
- An informative introduction by Art Institute curator Suzanne Folds McCullagh.
- Highlights of the Gechts' significant gift to The Art Institute of Chicago.
- Examples from the Gechts' important personal holdings, augmenting the museum's collection.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This book is presented as a scholarly catalog celebrating a notable art acquisition. The inclusion of detailed entries and full-color reproductions suggests a resource intended for art historians, collectors, and enthusiasts of modernist graphic arts. The collaboration between museum staff and curators indicates a high level of academic rigor and curatorial insight into the collection's significance.
Page Count:
180
Publication Date:
2003-01-01
ISBN-10:
0865592071
Non-Fiction
Art
Art History
Graphic Design
Modern Art
Printmaking
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