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This stunning book examines the collection of works by self-taught artists assembled by Stephanie and John Smither over the last thirty-odd years. A team of prominent curators, writers, critics, and art historians focuses on key works by twelve artists, including the boisterous assemblages of Thornton Dial; brightly colored visual interpretations of the Bible by Sister Gertrude Morgan; Oscar Hadwigerâs detailed wood models of fantastical architecture; and Carlo Zinelliâs narrative tableaus of stylized figures and animals. Also featured are works by the ceramicist Georgia Blizzard; drawings by Hiroyuki Doi, Solange Knopf, MartÃn RamÃrez, and Dominico Zindato; paintings by Jon Serl and Johnnie Swearingen; and carved wood sculptures by Charlie Willeto. Distributed for The Menil CollectionExhibition Schedule:The Menil Collection (06/10/16 â10/16/16)

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      Publisher: Yale University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 06/09/2016
      ISBN13: 9780300218411, 978-0300218411
      ISBN10: 0300218419

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This stunning book examines the collection of works by self-taught artists assembled by Stephanie and John Smither over the last thirty-odd years. A team of prominent curators, writers, critics, and art historians focuses on key works by twelve artists, including the boisterous assemblages of Thornton Dial; brightly colored visual interpretations of the Bible by Sister Gertrude Morgan; Oscar Hadwigerâs detailed wood models of fantastical architecture; and Carlo Zinelliâs narrative tableaus of stylized figures and animals. Also featured are works by the ceramicist Georgia Blizzard; drawings by Hiroyuki Doi, Solange Knopf, MartÃn RamÃrez, and Dominico Zindato; paintings by Jon Serl and Johnnie Swearingen; and carved wood sculptures by Charlie Willeto. Distributed for The Menil CollectionExhibition Schedule:The Menil Collection (06/10/16 â10/16/16)

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