In 1950, San Francisco's M.H. de Young Memorial Museum removed a painting from an exhibition for obscenity for the first time in its history - the painting was "Big City" by Irving Norman. Norman's work has always inspired controversy and criticism and indeed continues to do so. His vast canvasses abound with dystopian visions, from the horrors of warfare to the ravages of industrialization, and his unexpected use of colour make his works utterly compelling. ("Jaw-droppingly effective social indictments that would have been ...
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In 1950, San Francisco's M.H. de Young Memorial Museum removed a painting from an exhibition for obscenity for the first time in its history - the painting was "Big City" by Irving Norman. Norman's work has always inspired controversy and criticism and indeed continues to do so. His vast canvasses abound with dystopian visions, from the horrors of warfare to the ravages of industrialization, and his unexpected use of colour make his works utterly compelling. ("Jaw-droppingly effective social indictments that would have been endorsed by Orwell and Huxley." - "Art in America"). "Dark Metropolis", a book of compelling vision, showcases Norman's jewel-tone colours, transcendent messages, and the technical virtuosity that make his work unique in the history of American Art.
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Very good in good dust jacket. wear on bottom of front cover & scuffs on back cover. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 223 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade.
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Very good. Nice clean copy. Green Apple Books and Music, Publisher Weekly's Bookstore of the Year 2014, has been San Francisco's favorite independent bookseller since 1967! Shipping costs on oversize / international orders will reflect actual shipping charges and may be more than quoted by ABE. We will need to contact you with true shipping costs and ask for authorization before adjusting cost.
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New. 1597140414. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--224 pp.; 190 illus. --with a bonus offer--
