The Unforgettables: Expanding the History of American Art

Eminent art historian Charles C. Eldredge brings together top scholars to celebrate forgotten artists and create a more inclusive history of American art. The book "The Unforgettables" presents a collection of essays by leading experts on American art, advocating for the recognition of artists from the colonial era to recent years, including women and artists of color, who have been overlooked in traditional histories.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2022
Publisher: University of California Press

Eminent art historian Charles C. Eldredge has brought together a stellar cast of scholars to celebrate forgotten artists and rewrite American art history in a more inclusive light. The question of why some artists achieve canonical status while others, equally respected in their time, fade into obscurity is at the heart of The Unforgettables, a captivating collection of essays by leading experts in the field. Each contributor presents a compelling case for an artist who deserves new or renewed attention, spanning from the colonial era to contemporary times and across a diverse range of mediums.

Histories of American art have traditionally been dominated by a familiar roster of artists, predominantly white and male. The accomplishments of their female and minority peers, notably, have been overlooked. The essays in this volume offer a fresh and deeper perspective on American art, expanding the canon to include many deserving talents. While some of these artists were once celebrated, others may now receive the recognition they deserve. With contributions from esteemed scholars and museum professionals, The Unforgettables rescues and revises reputations while enhancing and enriching the history of American art.

Weight: 1556g
Dimension: 211 x 263 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780520385559