Modern Art in America 1908-68

Twentieth‑century art in America has long been understood in two very separate distinct halves: pre‑World War II, often considered as inferior and provincial; and the triumphant, international post‑war work that made a complete break with everything that went before. Agee discovers exciting new connections between artists and artworks, which strongly suggest that 1945 was not such a dividing line in art history after all. His fresh research offers an innovative approach and a brilliant take on art history.