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Harry Smith
. Perchuck
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Description for Harry Smith
Paperback. Filmmaker, musicologist, painter, ethnographer, graphic designer, mystic, and collector of string figures and other patterns, Harry Smith (1923-1991) was among the most original creative forces to emerge in post-war American art and culture. This title presents an examination of the life and works of Harry Smith. Editor(s): Singh, Rani. Num Pages: 296 pages, 39 colour & 53 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: AB; AGB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 179 x 20. Weight in Grams: 880.
This title presents a superbly illustrated and insightful examination of the life and works of Harry Smith, one of America's most significant post-war creative talents. Filmmaker, musicologist, painter, ethnographer, graphic designer, mystic, and collector of string figures and other patterns, Harry Smith (1923-1991) was among the most original creative forces to emerge in post-war American art and culture, yet his life, work, and legacy remain poorly understood. Today he is remembered primarily for his "Anthology of American Folk Music" (1952) - an idiosyncratic collection of early recordings that educated and inspired a generation of musicians and roots music fans - ... Read more
This title presents a superbly illustrated and insightful examination of the life and works of Harry Smith, one of America's most significant post-war creative talents. Filmmaker, musicologist, painter, ethnographer, graphic designer, mystic, and collector of string figures and other patterns, Harry Smith (1923-1991) was among the most original creative forces to emerge in post-war American art and culture, yet his life, work, and legacy remain poorly understood. Today he is remembered primarily for his "Anthology of American Folk Music" (1952) - an idiosyncratic collection of early recordings that educated and inspired a generation of musicians and roots music fans - ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Santa Monica CA, United States
ISBN
9780892367351
SKU
V9780892367351
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About . Perchuck
Andrew Perchuck is assistant director for Contemporary Programs and Research at the Getty Research Institute. Rani Singh is senior research associate in Contemporary Programs and Research at the Getty Research Institute and the director of the Harry Smith Archives.
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