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Title: Souls Grown Deep: African American Vernacular Art of the South : The Tree Gave the Dove a Leaf by Paul Arnett, William Arnett, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture ISBN: 0-9653766-0-5 Publisher: Tinwood Books Pub. Date: September, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $100.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A set of books that tells an incredible story
Comment: This book is a marvel in both production quality and content. If ever a set of books deserved the "tome" designation, this set wins big. They opened my eyes to a world I hoped existed but feared did not. I have long appreciated and understood the contributions of African Americans in the arts, but often wondered why the visual arts traditions hadn't reached the heights that the music (blues, jazz, gospel, hip hop, R&B, Rock n' Roll), literary, athletic, fashion, theater, etc.. reached? I have also always been dismayed that many of the great African Americans have had to leave the south, and often this country, to receive recognition at all. It is an old story that is far to common. These books tell a different story. The art work is of the highest caliber, and often created with the humblest of materials?found wood, roots, house paint, discarded materials?yet the artists find ways to make the most glorious objects. It was certainly a revelation to see work that would rival what I see in the many museums in town, made by men and women who don't seem to have any regard, or perhaps knowledge, of these institutions. Work made for themselves, their families, or their communities enjoyment and education. The true meaning of art. It would be impossible for me to say which book I prefer. Both were so eye opening. Now that I have both, I can't imagine not having either. I hope that these volumes will find their way into the libraries and schools across America, for they tell a story that has long been unkown, which is unfortunate. Or, I fear, ignored, which is tragic. Kudos to both, and I hope that there will be a Volume 3. I must add that if you are interested in the "real" American story, history, art (of any kind), then these books are a must read (and look). And as a lover and collector of Twentieth Century art, I realize I have not been, up until now, told the WHOLE truth.
Rating: 4
Summary: Yes to Volume 1, No to Volume 2
Comment: The first volume of Souls Grown Deep is an essential book for any American folk art collector. Many of the great African American folk artists of the 20th century are covered and all have a short write up and some pictures. The only problem is that some artists get short change with a one paragraph write up (really short) and 2 or 3 small images on a single page. Clementine Hunter for example, gets this treatment. And Mose Tolliver gets much more space than Bill Traylor, possibly because most of the artwork shown is from the author's own folk art collection, but apparently the author doesn't have many Bill Traylor artworks compared to Mose T's. But it's such a large book that it will still be required for any folk art library. Beware, the second volume is just as big but seems like an entire book of filler. There are some interesting artists presented, but overall the quality isn't as high as the first volume. Perhaps because the artists in the 1st volume are already "established"' it's easier to see their place in folk art history whereas the artists in volume 2 are still relatively new. Both books have high production values in paper and binding. My recommendation is definitely buy volume 1, but be careful of volume 2.
Rating: 5
Summary: Gorgeous-
Comment: Gorgeous photos and very high quality printing and paper. The artwork is very interesting and continues to offer surprises further and further into the book. I enjoyed the stories and recollections of the artists which added a personal and human side to the visual splendor. The editors' own energy and passion for the subject matter shines through. This is a rare gift I will go back to time and time again.
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Title: Testimony: Vernacular Art of the African-American South: The Ronald and June Shelp Collection by Arthur C. Danto, Kinshasha Conwill . ISBN: 0810944847 Publisher: Harry N Abrams Pub. Date: 01 January, 2002 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: The Quilts of Gee's Bend by John Beardsley, William Arnett, Pauljane Arnett, Jane Livingston, Alvia Wardlaw, Peter Marzio ISBN: 0965376648 Publisher: Tinwood Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $45.00 |
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Title: Gee's Bend: The Women and Their Quilts by John Beardsley, William Arnett, Paul Arnett, Jane Livingston ISBN: 0971910405 Publisher: Tinwood Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $75.00 |
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Title: Outsider Art: Spontaneous Alternatives (World of Art) by Colin Rhodes ISBN: 0500203342 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Pub. Date: April, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: African-American Art (Oxford History of Art) by Sharon Patton ISBN: 0192842137 Publisher: Oxford University Press Pub. Date: 01 April, 1998 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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