Rethinking American Art: Collectors, Critics, and the Changing Canon

“For all those who want to understand American art and the art world, written by the best person to tell the story.”—Dr. Kathleen Foster, Curator, Philadelphia Museum of Art

A sweeping history of changing critical standards and values in American art across 200 years. Art lovers, perplexed why their favorite artists are no longer on the walls of their local museums, will understand why change is constant. All art lovers will find a cautionary lesson about the unpredictable future.

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