Cory's Pick
American Visions: The Epic History of Art in America
by Robert Hughes
N 6505 H84 1997
Art is both a mirror and a catalyst. Artists reflect back to us the changing values and circumstances of our culture. These visions into our collective self are insightful, but often viewed as troubling at the time. Only later, through the lens of history, do we begin to see how accurate the portrayals are. Most are history studies focus on European history; in this book, Hughes provides a definitive look at American art as a lens for the American story. Some good brain food for that Independence Day barbeque, or any other day you're thinking about the greater context of how we got to be the way we are.
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