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Author Kammen, Michael G.

Title Visual shock : a history of art controversies in American culture / Michael Kammen.

Publication Info. New York : Knopf, 2006.

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Location Call No. Status
 Avon Free Public Library - Adult Department  709.73 KAMMEN    Check Shelf
 Middletown, Russell Library - Adult Nonfiction  306.47 KAM    Check Shelf
 New Britain, Main Library - Non Fiction  306.47 K12    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description xxvi, 450 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [385]-424) and index.
Contents Monuments, memorials, and Americanism [public art] -- Nudity, decency, and morality -- Coming to terms with modernism -- Troubles with murals -- Are politicized: ideological issues -- The pivotal 1960s -- The dimensions and dilemmas of public sculpture -- The art museum transformed -- Issues of diversity and inclusion -- Comparisons and closure,
Subject Art and society -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
Art and society -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Art, American -- 19th century -- Public opinion.
Art, American -- 20th century -- Public opinion.
ISBN 1400041295 hardcover
Standard No. 9781400041299
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