Isbn: 9780892073849 - the Third Mind: American Artists Contemplate Asia, 1860-1989 (6 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Softbound. Quarto. Softcover. BW illustrated thick card wraps. 439 pp., over 375 color plates illustrating 169 exhibits. This exhibition traces how Asian art, literature, and philosophy were transmitted and transformed within American cultural and intellectual currents, influencing the articulation of new visual and conceptual languages. It explores how American art evolved through a process of appropriation and integration of Asian sources that developed from the 1860s through the 1980s, when globalization came to eclipse earlier, more deliberate modes of cultural transmission and reception. While Europe has long been recognized as the font of mainstream American art movements, the exhibition explores an alternative lineage of creative culture that is aligned with America's Pacific vista?Asia. An extensive catalogue, complete with much annotation and several very useful appendices. Very heavy. G+. General touches of use all over, just shy of a display item, but still a nice copy.…

Condition: good. Book has corner edge dings and or scratches and signs of light wear.

Softcover. First Edition, First Printing. Quarto, 440 pages. In Very Good condition. Spine white and black with black and orange lettering. Mild rubbing and and bumping to boards. Light creasing to front board. Textblock clean. Shelved in American Art. 1410171. Shelved Dupont Bookstore.

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

hardcover. Condition: fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. First. Well illustrated with over 355 images, mostly in color. 440 pages. Thick 4to, black cloth, d.w. New York: Guggenheim Museum, (2009). First editioin. A fine copy, as new in the original shrinkwrap.