American Workman : The Life and Art of John Kane
by
Maxwell King
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0822947048
ISBN-13
9780822947042
Publisher
University of Pittsburgh Press
Imprint
University of Pittsburgh Press
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 28th, 2022
Print length
308 Pages
Weight
958 grams
Dimensions
18.80 x 24.40 x 2.70 cms
Product Classification:
Biography: arts & entertainment
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A comprehensive, novel reassessment of the life and work of one of America's most influential self-taught artists, John Kane.
A comprehensive, novel reassessment of the life and work of one of America''s most influential self-taught artists, John Kane. The book presents a full account of Kane''s life as a working man, including his time as a steelworker, coal miner, street paver, and commercial painter in and around Pittsburgh at the height of the industrial era. How these occupations shaped his development as an artist and his breakthrough success in the modern art world is carefully explored and analyzed in this richly illustrated volume. Kane''s dramatic life story demonstrates the power of perseverance and creativity: his dedication to painting resulted in a fascinating body of work that has ended up in some of America''s most important museums and private collections.
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