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Ben Enwonwu Series: Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora An intellectual biography of a modern African artist and his immense contribution to twentieth-century art history. Carl W. Peters An account of the life and work of the American Scene painter Carl W. Peters, and the place of his work within the genre. Head, Heart and Hand (paperback) Catalog for first major exhibition devoted to work of Elbert Hubbard and the Roycroft community in upstate New York in the late 19th- early 20th century. Hollywood's Film Wars with France: Hollywood's Film Wars with France examines how Hollywood was able to establish a permanent dominance over the French market for motion pictures by using monopolistic trade practices and diplomatic pressure. The Illuminating Mind in American Photography: The Illuminating Mind in American Photography: Stieglitz, Strand, Weston, Adams looks at the ideas, images and lives of four major twentieth century American photographers: Alfred Stieglitz , Paul Strand, Edward Weston, and Ansel Adams. It is a kind of comparative biography, showing the interrelationships of their lives as well as their shared themes and experiences. Pedestrian Photographs A rich collection of photographs representing contemporary New Yorkers in their urban environment. Picturing Performance A systematic study of the visual arts as potential sources of historical documentation for the performing arts - music, drama and dance; also guidance on sources of images for the performing arts. The Rosary Cantoral Series: Eastman Studies in Music Unlocks the secrets behind the images and music of an important Spanish musical manuscript compiled for a brotherhood of suspected heretics ca. 1500. Seeing America A stunning, full-color volume that examines 82 pieces in the University of Rochester Memorial Art Gallery's American collection and their connections to American history, culture, literature, and politics. Seeing America A stunning, full-color volume that examines 82 pieces in the University of Rochester Memorial Art Gallery's American collection and their connections to American history, culture, literature, and politics. Voices in the Gallery Original essays and poetry on works of art from the Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester. |