Mid-Century Modern Women in the Visual Arts - Hardcover

Ellen Surrey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1623260825 ISBN 13: 9781623260828

Publisher: AMMO Books LLC, 2015

Synopsis

Enjoy original, colorful, and hand-painted portraits of each of the twentyfive chosen role models portrayed in her characteristic setting, accompanied by a carefully selected quote: each lovely lady s own words to live by. A short biography rounds out the introduction to each prominent figure of the 1930s to 60s, providing a key glimpse into the lives of such impressive women as fashion maven Coco Chanel, iconic painter Frida Kahlo, and It s a Small World designer Mary Blair. Discover Edith Head s humor, Ray Eames s inventive spirit, and Sister Corita Kent s life advice.

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Review:

"Mid-Century Women in the Visual Arts is more than a stunning collection of portraits that depict the female artisans of the atomic era; it is a celebration of their life, work, and impact. From Mary Blair to Ray Eames, this illustrated history of midcentury women designers is worthy of your coffee table." --Atomic Ranch

About the Author:

Ellen is a Los Angeles-based illustrator with a love of all things nostalgic. In 2014 she graduated with distinction from Art Center College of Design. She grew up in Los Angeles, California, where she developed a love for the history of the city. Today that love can be seen in her work, where she often references old Hollywood, California Modernism, and classic Disney. Ellen also draws inspiration from vintage children s books, especially the Little Golden Book series. AMMO s Mid-Century Modern Women In The Visual Arts is her first illustrated book.

About this edition

• Publisher: AMMO Books LLC
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1623260825
• ISBN 13: 9781623260828
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 112