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The Obama Portraits
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Ideal for art and culture enthusiasts, historians, portraiture fans, and readers interested in contemporary American history and the Obamas' legacy.
A richly illustrated celebration of the paintings of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
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A richly illustrated celebration of the paintings of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama
From the moment of their unveiling at the National Portrait Gallery in early 2018, the portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama have become two of the most beloved artworks of our time. Kehinde Wiley's portrait of President Obama and Amy Sherald's portrait of the former first lady have inspired unprecedented responses from the public, and attendance at the museum has more than doubled as visitors travel from near and far to view these larger-than-life paintings. After witnessing a woman drop to her knees in prayer before the portrait of Barack Obama, one guard said, 'No other painting gets the same kind of reactions. Ever.' The Obama Portraits is the first book about the making, meaning, and significance of these remarkable artworks.
Richly illustrated with images of the portraits, exclusive pictures of the Obamas with the artists during their sittings, and photos of the historic unveiling ceremony by former White House photographer Pete Souza, this book offers insight into what these paintings can tell us about the history of portraiture and American culture. The volume also features a transcript of the unveiling ceremony, which includes moving remarks by the Obamas and the artists. A reversible dust jacket allows readers to choose which portrait to display on the front cover.
An inspiring history of the creation and impact of the Obama portraits, this fascinating book speaks to the power of art - especially portraiture - to bring people together and promote cultural change.
Published in association with the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC.
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"With copious photos, the book The Obama Portraits details the creation of the paintings while delving into the significance of their unprecedented popularity." — Reagan Upshaw, Washington Post
"Attendance at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has more than doubled since the unveiling of the Obama portraits. This book sheds new light on the creation and impact of these artworks, including exclusive photographs of the Obamas during their sittings." — Elizabeth Winker, Wall Street Journal
"An undeniably exciting release, full of behind-the-scenes photographs, interviews with the artists, and more." — Leah B, Powell’s Book Blog
"These extraordinary paintings don’t look like typical official portraits, signalling a changed approach to portraiture." — Kim Sajet & Cal Revely-Calder, The Telegraph
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780691203287
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 11 February 2020
Country: United States
Imprint: Princeton University Press
Illustration: 76 color illus.
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 178.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 152
About the Author
Tana Caragol is curator of painting and sculpture and Latino art and history at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC. Dorothy Moss is curator of painting and sculpture at the National Portrait Gallery, where she also directs the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition and serves as coordinating curator of the Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative. Richard J. Powell is the John Spencer Bassett Professor of Art and Art History at Duke University and the author of Cutting a Figure: Fashioning Black Portraiture and Black Art: A Cultural History, among other books. Kim Sajet is director of the National Portrait Gallery.
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