Souls Grown Deep, Vol. 1: African American Vernacular Art of the South: The Tree Gave the Dove a Leaf |
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| Title: | Souls Grown Deep, Vol. 1: African American Vernacular Art of the South: The Tree Gave the Dove a Leaf |
| Author: | William Arnett (Editor)
William S. Arnett (Editor) |
| Publisher: | Tinwood Books |
| Type: | Book / Hardcover |
| Publication Date: | September, 2000 |
| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0965376605 / 9780965376600 |
| List Price: | $100.00 |
| You Save: | $32.60 |
| Amazon Price: | $67.40 |
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Product Description
The first comprehensive overview of an important genre of American art, Souls Grown Deep explores the visual-arts genius of the black South. This first work in a multivolume study introduces 40 African-American self-taught artists, who, without significant formal training, often employ the most unpretentious and unlikely materials. Like blues and jazz artists, they create powerful statements amplifying the call for freedom and vision.
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Customer Reviews:
• Gorgeous-
22 May, 2001
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.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Yes To Volume 1, No To Volume 2
24 April, 2002
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.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Unique And Beautifully Produced
11 March, 2009
Simply put, this is a gem of a book. The production is first class in all respects- content, layout, materials. I hope all Tinwood books are as fine as this one.
- Amazon Customer Review
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