A Creative Place:
The History of Wisconsin Art
This groundbreaking book- A Creative Place: The History of Wisconsin Art- will span Wisconsin’s art from thousands of years ago to the end of the twentieth century. Readers will enjoy experiencing Wisconsin history through various forms of art including effigy mounds, petroglyphs, pottery, paintings, fiber arts, folk art, printmaking, sculptures and so much more.
The book will be richly illustrated with more than 300 art images representing hundreds of artists who call Wisconsin home. It is organized telling the story of art placed in context with Wisconsin's general history:
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Art of First Nations
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Early Euro-American Explorers
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The Great Cultural Expansion and Milwaukee's Panorama Painters
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The Advent of Modernism
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Pluralism: Closing Out the Century
Six chapters, including vivid art images, will tell the story of art placed in context with Wisconsin's general history which helped shape Wisconsin art. Your generous gift will help bring this book to life!
Ruth Grotenrath, Still Life with Irises
J. Shimon & J. Lindemann
Ancient & First Nations Art
Anticipated Book Completion: End of 2020
We would be pleased to count you among those who support the deeper understanding of Wisconsin’s rich visual art legacy through the publication of this book.
Through the support of the Cedarburg Art Museum, organizations and individuals we are well on our way to making this book a reality and your donation will bring it to fruition.
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