Art and NYC

A Complete Guide to New York City Art and Artists

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Pub Date Nov 01 2016 | Archive Date Apr 04 2017

Description

In the aftermath of World War II, a group of New York City artists turned the art world upside down. New York has been its epicenter ever since. This comprehensive guide to the dynamic world of 20th- and 21st-century art includes the origin tales of NYC’s world-famous museums; facts about art found in NYC; in-depth biographies of New York City’s most celebrated artists; and neighborhood guides to museums, galleries, public art and historical sites. Learn how Jean-Michel Basquiat changed the Downtown art scene, grab a brew at John Sloan’s East Village standby, dine in decadence at the art world’s go-to Midtown eateries and more.

The world of art at your fingertips, Art and NYC: A Complete Guide to New York City Art and Artists features:

• 10 popular artworks in NYC

• 14 neighborhood guides with maps

• 11 dramatic profiles of major artists

Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock, Robert Rauschenberg, Yoko Ono, Roy Lichtenstein,
Andy Warhol, Donald Judd, Cindy Sherman, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, Gabriel Orozco

PLUS:

• Comprehensive guide to 15 artistic styles

• 130+ full-color artworks and historical photos

In the aftermath of World War II, a group of New York City artists turned the art world upside down. New York has been its epicenter ever since. This comprehensive guide to the dynamic world of 20th-...


Advance Praise

The guide is knapsack-sized and packed with information and visual images, yet cleverly designed with generous margins and a dynamic layout for ease of use. It is also thematically arranged so that one could organize all kinds of self-directed art explorations: by artist, era, neighborhood, or artistic movement, or any combination in between... Art and NYC is a useful and fun guide for travelers and art aficionados who want to experience New York’s legendary art scene, making it easy to tailor a culture-filled day, week, or year in the exciting city.
—Foreword Reviews Magazine

The guide is knapsack-sized and packed with information and visual images, yet cleverly designed with generous margins and a dynamic layout for ease of use. It is also thematically arranged so that...


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ISBN 9781940842110
PRICE $21.95 (USD)
PAGES 322

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