Author Description
This Is America: Re-Viewing the Art of the United States is a new, inclusive introduction to American visual culture from early history to the present. Reimagining the traditional survey of American art, the book provides expanded coverage of underrepresented stories through the inclusion of marginalized makers, diverse media, and vast geographic regions. Accessible to students with no background in art history, This Is America offers links between recent works of art and the rich cultural history of each major era with succinct and illuminating analysis of key contemporary works in "Contemporary Connections" boxes. By combining close visual and historical analyses with discussion of how works of art operated within specific cultural contexts and for us today, this publication prioritizes art's critical role in social discourse.Visit www.oup.com/he/watson-navaroli1e to access the full suite of student and instructor resources.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates how American visual culture can be re-evaluated to include marginalized voices and underrepresented histories from the nation's inception to the present day. Authors Keidra Daniels Navaroli and Keri W. Watson, both established scholars in art history, utilize a diverse array of primary sources and contemporary visual media to challenge traditional survey models. Their framework emphasizes the intersection of historical context and modern social discourse, providing a methodology for students to analyze art as an active participant in societal change.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A comprehensive survey of American visual culture spanning from early history to the contemporary era.
- "Contemporary Connections" boxes that link historical art pieces to modern works and current events.
- Analytical frameworks for interpreting diverse media, including non-traditional art forms and regional contributions.
Scope Limits
- The text does not provide an exhaustive catalog of every American artist or movement, focusing instead on thematic inclusivity and representative case studies.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators and students frequently note the accessibility of the prose, which is designed for those without a formal background in art history. Experts highlight this as a significant pedagogical shift that prioritizes inclusive narratives over traditional, exclusionary survey models.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
2023-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019008488X
ISBN-13:
9780190084882
Non-Fiction
Visual Culture
Education
Art History
American Studies