Also includes excerpts from three other essays by Stella: Barbados, Jottings, and The birth of Venus, most likely written prior to 1928., Caption title., Publication date from The Brooklyn Bridge: a cultural history, by Richard Haw (2005), p. 262., and Unmarked wrappers (original?). Presentation inscription: To Miss Katherine S. Dreier, with admiration and gratitude, Joseph Stella. From the Katherine S. Dreier / Société Anonyme Archive.
Publisher:
[s.n.]
Subject (Name):
Dreier, Katherine Sophie, 1877-1952--Presentation inscription from J. Stella and Stella, Joseph, 1877-1946--Presentation inscription to K.S. Dreier
A ruled notebook partially written in pencil and ink in the artist's hand- some being about paintings by Murphy or ideas for paintings and some notes based on readings. Approximately 42 pages have been written on, with a few small sketches. One section is
Description:
Pencil and ink, ruled paper., Red and cream striped black soft covers., and Unsigned.
Subject (Name):
Murphy, Gerald, 1888-1964 and Murphy, Sara
Subject (Topic):
Art, American--20th century, Art, Modern--20th century, and Modernism (Art)
Dreier, Katherine S. (Katherine Sophie), 1877-1952
Published / Created:
c1923.
Call Number:
Za D813 923W
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Books, Journals & Pamphlets
Description:
"The Société Anonyme Inc. (Museum of Modern Art) in New York, which was founded to promote the serious expression of the serious study of serious men in the art world of today ... asked [me] to give a series of lectures to help the public to a clearer understanding [as to what constitutes Modern Art]"--P. vii. This work represents those lectures rearranged in book form. and Why does art exist? -- The importance of imagination and the development of the senses -- The chain of western art, from the Byzantine to post-impressionism -- What next? -- What is modern art? -- Modern art, continued -- How to appreciate art.
Publisher:
Brentano's,
Subject (Name):
Dreier, Katherine S. (Katherine Sophie), 1877-1952--Ownership and Société anonyme
Subject (Topic):
Art, Modern--20th century, Art--History, and Post-impressionism (Art)