Exhibition itenary: Nov. 6, 1999-Jan. 30, 2000, High Museum of Art and others. Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-191)
Contents:
Why Norman Rockwell, why now? / Ned Rifkin -- The people's painter / Laurie Norton Moffatt -- The great art communicator / Thomas Hoving -- Norman Rockwell: a new viewpoint / Judy L. Larson and Maureen Hart Hennessey -- Some comments from the boy in a dining car / Peter Rockwell -- Ways of seeing / Wanda M. Corn -- The four freedoms / Maureen Hart Hennessey -- Ruby bridges and a painting / Robert Coles -- The kids are all right: after the prom / Dave Hickey -- The view from the city / Neil Harris -- The Saturday Evening Post / Anne Knutson -- Rockwell's Christmas / Karal Ann Marling -- Rebelling against Rockwell / Steven Heller -- Reintroducing Norman Rockwell / Robert Rosenblum.
Summary:
Essays examining Norman Rockwell's critical place in 20th-century American culture accompany 120 illustrations by the artist, including 80 in full color.
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