Word as image : American art, 1960-1990

Author

Biller, Gerry; Bowman, Russell; Sobel, Dean

Document type

Catalogue d'exposition

Language

English

Source

Word as image : American art, 1960-1990. 1990, 171 p., ill. (some col.); sel. bibliogr.; exh. list; 133 works shown

Publisher

Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee (usa)

Publication country

United States

Abstract (en)

Exhibition examining the variety of ways in which contemporary American artists have used language in their artworks. Catalogue essays by Biller on "Words from the environment"; Bowman on "Words as sign and structure" and "Words as juxtaposition and association"; and Sobel on "Words as narrative" and "Words as socio-political commentary." Includes 133 works in various media.

Exhibition

• 15 June-26 Aug 1990 ; Milwaukee Art Museum ; Milwaukee (WI, USA) ; United States
• 17 Nov 1990-2 Feb 1991 ; Oklahoma City Art Museum ; Oklahoma City (OK, USA) ; United States
• 23 Feb-12 May 1991

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1945-present -- United States
• Art
• United States
• 1900-2000
• Use
• Words
• Language
• Signs (symbols)
• Society
• Politics
• Exhibitions

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1945-présent -- États-Unis
• Art
• Etats-Unis
• 1900-2000
• Emploi
• Mot
• Langage
• Signe
• Société
• Politique
• Exposition

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19911001-00461615

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