This book was published in conjunction with the exhibition American Modern: Hopper to O'Keeffe, held at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) from August 2013 to January 2014.
It examines the cultural concerns of American society during the rapidly changing first half of the twentieth century,
highlighting the complex emotions and visual trends common to American art of the period, such as anxiety about modernization and admiration for technological progress, and the allure of urban life and nostalgia for rural traditions.
It includes works by more than 50 leading American artists.
Edward Hopper:
Works depicting urban solitude and quiet landscapes, including (1925), the first painting purchased by MoMA in 1930.
Georgia O'Keeffe: Works depicting abstract forms, flowers, landscapes, and more.
Charles Sheeler: Works depicting industrial landscapes and buildings in a clean, modern style.
Andrew Wyeth: Works depicting rural life, including the iconic (1948).
Stuart Davis): Works featuring bright, angular compositions that incorporate advertising logos and patterns.
