| Thornton Dial in the 21st Century Contributor(s): Arnett, Paul (Author), Cubbs, Joanne (Author), Metcalf Jr, Eugene W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 097191043X ISBN-13: 9780971910430 Publisher: Tinwood Books OUR PRICE: $58.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2005 Annotation: Self-taught African American artist Thornton Dial (born 1928) is an acclaimed, original artist. This tribute to his work includes nearly 150 images and focuses on his post-9/11 output, including a haunting suite inspired by that event, homages to his famous friends the Gee's Bend quiltmakers, and pieces drawing on his memories of an impoverished Southern childhood. The book also has a rich overview of Dial's pre-9/11 work. An in-depth biography and contextualizing essays by leading art historians shed new light on Dial's life and work. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | American - African American - Art | Individual Artists - General |
| Dewey: 709.2 |
| Physical Information: 1.47" H x 11.7" W x 12.4" (6.15 lbs) 324 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Ethnic Orientation - African American |