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Visual shock : a history of art controversies in American culture /

Kammen, Michael G.

Visual shock : a history of art controversies in American culture / Michael Kammen. - 1st Vintage Books ed. - New York : Vintage Books, 2007, c2006. - xxvi, 450 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [385]-424) and index.

Monuments, memorials, and Americanism [public art] -- Nudity, decency, and morality -- Coming to terms with modernism -- Troubles with murals -- Art 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.

9781400034642 (pbk.) 1400034647 (pbk.)

2008531199


Art and society--History--United States--19th century.
Art and society--History--United States--20th century.
Art, American--Public opinion.--19th century
Art, American--Public opinion.--20th century

N72.S6 / K225 2007

306.4/70973

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