In the first half of the 20th century; thousands of newcomers—Eastern European émigrés; Mexican immigrants; and Southerners both black and white—flocked to Chicago. These new residents included artists who made significant contributions to the vibrant cultural life of the city. They Seek a City highlights approximately seventy-five paintings; works on paper; photographs; and sculptures by such artists as Eldzier Cortor; Archibald Motley; and Morris Topchevsky that reflect the diverse urban social landscape.As these artists sought to navigate their surroundings and establish their identities amid a changing society; they found inspiration in their personal and cultural contexts. Frequently; they focused on the underlying causes of immigration or migration and depicted themes of exile and alienation. Others chose to represent their new surroundings; for better or worse; addressing concerns such as racism; poverty; and social injustice. Artistic styles also varied. Whereas many worked in a figurative mode to better convey social or political messages; modernist art by European immigrants such as László Moholy-Nagy also played a major role.
#804409 in Books J William Harris 2011-02-22Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.21 x .55 x 6.14l; .75 #File Name: 0300171323240 pagesThe Hanging of Thomas Jeremiah A Free Black Man s Encounter with Liberty
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