American Art Since 1945

The book by art historian David Joselit is dedicated to the art of the USA in the second half of the 20th century and the early 21st century, when American artists took leading positions in the world and set the... main directions for innovative searches in painting (abstract expressionism, pop art), sculpture (minimalism), performance, installation, and other media. The author offers a historical overview of this period, selecting and grouping diverse material around one key idea — the rethinking by artists of the experience of privacy and publicity in the new social conditions created by consumer society. The detailed, informative, and beautifully illustrated text can serve as an introduction to the art of the postmodern era, as well as a reference and educational guide.