Bob Thompson

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Bob Thompson is a compelling biography that delves into the life and work of the innovative American painter Bob Thompson. It explores his artistic journey, the influences that shaped his vivid and dynamic paintings, and his impact on the 1960s art scene. The book offers an insightful look into Thompson's creative process and his lasting legacy in the world of art.
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This biography may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the life and work of artists who left a significant mark on the art world. Exploring the life of an influential yet often overlooked figure, this memoir delves into the cultural and historical contexts that shaped his unique artistry. If you appreciate in-depth explorations of creative genius and the personal struggles behind the masterpieces, this book could be an enriching read for you.

A rich reconsideration of a short-lived but visionary voice in twentieth-century American painting and his enduring relevance

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A rich reconsideration of a short-lived but visionary voice in twentieth-century American painting and his enduring relevance

Bob Thompson (1937–1966) came to critical acclaim in the late 1950s for paintings of unparalleled figurative complexity and chromatic intensity. Thompson drew upon the Western art-historical canon to formulate a highly personal, expressive language.

Tracing the African American artist’s prolific, yet tragically brief, transatlantic career, this volume examines Thompson’s outlier status and pays close attention to his sustained engagements with themes of community, visibility, and justice. As the contributors contextualise the artist’s ambitions and his unique creative process, they reposition Thompson as a predecessor to contemporary artists such as Kerry James Marshall and Kehinde Wiley.

Featuring an array of artwork, and never-before-published poems and archival materials, this study situates Thompson’s extraordinary output within ongoing dialogues about the politics of representation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300253368

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 August 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 155 color + 10 b-w illus.

Contributors:

Contributions by Robert Cozzolino
Contributions by Jacqueline Francis
Edited by Diana K. Tuite
Contributions by Kraig Blue
Contributions by Adrienne L. Childs
Contributions by Bridget R. Cooks
Contributions by Crystal N. Feimster
Contributions by Rashid Johnson
Contributions by Adjoa Jones De Almeida

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 216

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Diana Tuite is the Katz Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Colby College Museum of Art.