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Book SynopsisInspired by space exploration and the earthly delights of gardens andmusic, Alma Thomas created brilliant abstractions that place her among themost innovative American painters of the 20th century. Breaking from realismin the 1950s, she moved through abstraction and into expressionism beforefinding a niche in a mosaic compositional style and reveling in color theory. With vibrant works such as
Starry Night and the Astronauts and
Color Etude (or Spring Bouquet), Thomas improvised with light, color,rhythm, and an aerial perspective that interpreted her world in a new way. After over 40 years in education, Thomas retired and focused on her art,eventually becoming the first African American woman to have a solo exhibitionat the Whitney Museum of American Art. With dazzling paintings like the 12collected in this calendar, Thomas left her mark upon the history of Modernart.
