Bob Thompson
by Rashid Johnson (Contribution by)Adjoa Jones de Almeida (Contribution by)Monica Marino (Contribution by)George Nelson Preston (Contribution by)Lowery Stokes Sims (Contribution by)A. B. Spellman (Contribution by)Henry Taylor (Contribution by)Diana K. Tuite (Editor)Kraig Blue (Contribution by)Adrienne L. Childs (Contribution by)Bridget R. Cooks (Contribution by)Robert Cozzolino (Contribution by)Crystal N. Feimster (Contribution by)Jacqueline Francis (Contribution by)
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ISBN13: 9780300253368
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A rich reconsideration of a short-lived but visionary voice in twentieth-century American painting and his enduring relevance
Bob Thompson (1937-1966) came to critical acclaim in the late 1950s for paintings of unparalleled figurative complexity and chromatic intensity. Thompson drew upon the Western art-historical canon to formulate a highly personal, expressive language. Tracing the African American artist's prolific, yet tragically brief, transatlantic career, this volume examines Thompson's outlier status and pays close attention to his sustained engagements with themes of community, visibility, and justice. As the contributors contextualize the artist's ambitions and his unique creative process, they reposition Thompson as a predecessor to contemporary artists such as Kerry James Marshall and Kehinde Wiley. Featuring an array of artwork, and never-before-published poems and archival materials, this study situates Thompson's extraordinary output within ongoing dialogues about the politics of representation.
Bob Thompson (1937-1966) came to critical acclaim in the late 1950s for paintings of unparalleled figurative complexity and chromatic intensity. Thompson drew upon the Western art-historical canon to formulate a highly personal, expressive language. Tracing the African American artist's prolific, yet tragically brief, transatlantic career, this volume examines Thompson's outlier status and pays close attention to his sustained engagements with themes of community, visibility, and justice. As the contributors contextualize the artist's ambitions and his unique creative process, they reposition Thompson as a predecessor to contemporary artists such as Kerry James Marshall and Kehinde Wiley. Featuring an array of artwork, and never-before-published poems and archival materials, this study situates Thompson's extraordinary output within ongoing dialogues about the politics of representation.
| ISBN-13 | 9780300253368 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0300253362 |
| Weight | 2.25 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.50 x 1.00 x 10.70 In |
| List Price | $45.00 |
| Edition | 1st Edition |
| Format | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 216 pages |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Published On | 2021-08-31 |
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