Advancing American Art: Painting, Politics, and Cultural Confrontation at Mid-Century

"The Advancing American Art exhibition of 1946-47 provides fascinating insight into the dynamics of public involvement with fine art. After a brief but tumultuous and sensational history, this collection of contemporary works purchased by the State Department as an effort at cultural diplomacy was distributed mainly to educational institutions. A sizeable portion was acquired by Auburn University. Littleton and Sykes have collaborated on a conscientious study of these works and of the exhibition they represent. Book jacket.Littleton, Taylor is the author of 'Advancing American Art: Painting, Politics, and Cultural Confrontation at Mid-Century' with ISBN 9780817304263 and ISBN 0817304266.