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Cubists and Post-Impressionism

By Arthur Jerome Eddy

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Embark on a transformative exploration into the dynamic and controversial world of early 20th-century art, where boundaries are shattered and the essence of artistic value is questioned.

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2021-03-27
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Summary

"Cubists and Post-Impressionism" by Arthur Jerome Eddy is a journey into the revolutionary art movements of the early 1900s, spotlighting Cubism and Post-Impressionism and examining the dynamic period when artists broke away from Impressionism, sparking controversy and redefining artistic expression; the narrative ignites with the International Exhibition of Modern Art in 1913, a pivotal event that triggered intense arguments about originality and modernism, with the author emphasizing that these tumultuous changes were critical for art’s growth, challenging readers to embrace the evolving definition of artistic value amidst the apparent disorder of new art forms.

About the Author

Arthur Jerome Eddy was an American lawyer, author, art collector, and a prominent member of the first generation of American Modern art collectors. His book Cubists and Post-Impressionism was the first American book promoting these new art movements and the work of Wassily Kandinsky. Eddy's collection was distinguished by the inclusion of German expressionists and Wassily Kandinsky.

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