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American Letters : 1927-1947

American Letters : 1927-1947

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Dive into the formative years of one of the most influential figures in modern art with this compelling collection of personal writings. Spanning two decades, these letters offer a rare glimpse into the mind of Jackson Pollock as he evolves from an aspiring artist to an iconic figure in the art world. Follow his journey from his early days in New York, where he studied under the guidance of his brother Charles and mentor Thomas Hart Benton, to his rise as a pioneering force in abstract expressionism. This anthology not only reveals Pollock's artistic development but also provides an intimate look at his personal struggles and triumphs, making it an essential read for art enthusiasts and historians alike.
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Dive into the formative years of one of the most influential figures in modern art with this compelling collection of personal writings. Spanning two decades, these letters offer a rare glimpse into the mind of Jackson Pollock as he evolves from an aspiring artist to an iconic figure in the art world. Follow his journey from his early days in New York, where he studied under the guidance of his brother Charles and mentor Thomas Hart Benton, to his rise as a pioneering force in abstract expressionism. This anthology not only reveals Pollock's artistic development but also provides an intimate look at his personal struggles and triumphs, making it an essential read for art enthusiasts and historians alike.
Track Listing

The Complete Songs

A Slumber Song Of The Madonna (1925; Alfred Noyes): Moderato

There's Nae Lark (1927; Algernon Swinburne): Moderato

Love At The Door (1934; John Addington Symonds): Allegro

Serenader (1934; George Dillon): Andante Con Moto

Love's Caution (1935; W. H. Davies): [Moderato]

Night Wanderers (1935; W. H. Davies): [Moderato]

Of That So Sweet Imprisonment (1935; James Joyce): Con Moto

Strings In The Earth And Air (1935; James Joyce): [Moderato]

Beggar's Song (1936; W. H. Davies): Andante – Allegro Moderato

In The Dark Pinewood (1937; James Joyce): Moderato

Three Songs Op. 2

Three Songs Op. 10 (1935–36; James Joyce)

Four Songs Op. 13

Dover Beach Op. 3 (1931; Matthew Arnold): Andante, Un Poco Mosso

Two Songs Op. 18

Nuvoletta Op. 25 (1947; James Joyce): Allegretto

Mélodies Passagères Op. 27 (1950–51; Rainer Maria Rilke)

Hermit Songs Op. 29 (1952–53; To Poems Translated From Anonymous Irish Texts Of The 8th To 13th Centuries)

Despite And Still Op. 41 (1968–69)

Three Songs Op. 45 (1972)

Details
  • Genre: ART, Criticism & Theory, American, General, Art treatments & subjects, HC, Kunst, Kunstgeschichte
  • Product Type: BOOK
  • Barcode: 9780745654027
  • Release Date: March 21, 2025
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