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The composer, songwriter and pianist George Gershwin was deeply connected to modern art. On the centenary of his masterpiece Rhapsody in Blue', this striking book appraises his legacy as an artist in his own right, as a collector and as an inspiration to other artists.

Before his untimely death at age 38, Gershwin produced numerous paintings, drawings and photographs. He was also an avid collector of modern art: his collection was one of the most significant of his day, with pieces by Picasso, Modigliani, Kandinsky, Chagall, Noguchi, Siqueiros and others. More recently, Gershwin's music also inspired artwork by Miguel Covarrubias, Arthur Dove, Kara Walker, Andy Warhol and many others. This beautifully designed volume appraises these three elements of Gershwin's artistic influence as artist, collector and inspiration as well as featuring select ephemera and correspondence from his artistic circle. It offers a tour through Gershwin''s multifaceted visual dimension,

George Gershwin and Modern Art

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      Publisher: Scala Publishers Ltd
      Publication Date: 1/4/2024
      ISBN13: 9781785515392, 978-1785515392
      ISBN10: 178551539X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The composer, songwriter and pianist George Gershwin was deeply connected to modern art. On the centenary of his masterpiece Rhapsody in Blue', this striking book appraises his legacy as an artist in his own right, as a collector and as an inspiration to other artists.

      Before his untimely death at age 38, Gershwin produced numerous paintings, drawings and photographs. He was also an avid collector of modern art: his collection was one of the most significant of his day, with pieces by Picasso, Modigliani, Kandinsky, Chagall, Noguchi, Siqueiros and others. More recently, Gershwin's music also inspired artwork by Miguel Covarrubias, Arthur Dove, Kara Walker, Andy Warhol and many others. This beautifully designed volume appraises these three elements of Gershwin's artistic influence as artist, collector and inspiration as well as featuring select ephemera and correspondence from his artistic circle. It offers a tour through Gershwin''s multifaceted visual dimension,

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