Description:
In stark contrast to stereotypical romanticized depictions of the West, a twentieth-century postwar avant-garde art movement, Montana modernism, relied on authentic landscapes and experiences. Ranchers, teachers, and professors, their ideas and work flourished, expanding traditional definitions of western art. The first book devoted solely to the topic, "Montana Modernists" presents their stunning artwork within the context of place, teaching and artistic lineage, and community.
Brief description:
Michele Corriel holds a Master's in Art History and a PhD in American Studies/American Art from Montana State University, Bozeman. She has been an art writer for the last 17 years and is on the National Advisory Board for the Bozeman Art Museum.
Review Quotes:
"This book is singular, a milestone. It illuminates a precinct of western American art history that has been neglected by scholars up until now."
--Gordon McConnell, artist, writer, and Montana Governor's Arts Award recipient