진정한 미국인들
과거의 일상을 다룬 소박한 매력
An extraordinarily prolific artist, Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) produced some 4,000 paintings in his lifetime, not including a prodigious quantity of commissioned editorial, commercial, and advertising work. His death in 1978 was regarded the loss of a national icon, an artist who, like no other, celebrated the American Dream.
Shunning experimentation and avant-garde techniques in favor of effective composition and relatable subject matter, Rockwell created wholesome, homely paintings with accessible and aspirational appeal. Neat, quaint, and typically jovial, his subjects included classrooms, prom scenes, and Thanksgiving feasts, while his most long-standing projects were covers for The Saturday Evening Post magazine and calendars and covers for the Boys’ Life publication of the Boy Scouts of America. Imbued with optimism and patriotism, the work foregrounds classic professions such as doctor and teacher, as much as the conservative stalwarts of military, family, and faith.
Hailed by President Gerald Ford as a “beloved part of the American tradition,” Rockwell’s works reveal as much about his own talents as they do about the story of 20th-century America. This fresh artist introduction from TASCHEN brings together key paintings and illustrations from his celebratory and sunny portfolio, as well as some more unusual works tackling the underside of the United States, to understand an integrally American artist, and the values and ideals that shaped his success.
Basic Art 시리즈의 특징
The Author:
Karal Ann Marling은 미네소타 대학교에서 미술사와 미국 연구학 교수로 재직중이다. 대공황 시대의 미국 벽화, 1940년대 삽화, 테마파크의 건축물, 1950년 텔레비전의 비주얼 컬쳐의 영향을 포함한 다양한 주제로 책을 썼다.
Karal Ann Marling은 미네소타 대학교에서 미술사와 미국 연구학 교수로 재직중이다. 대공황 시대의 미국 벽화, 1940년대 삽화, 테마파크의 건축물, 1950년 텔레비전의 비주얼 컬쳐의 영향을 포함한 다양한 주제로 책을 썼다.
