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A chronicle of the life and political activism of artist Thomas W. Benton with 150 images of his artwork. Benton´s later works, including abstract silkscreens, monotypes and paintings, are also explored in relation to the artist´s life and philosophies.

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PublisherPeople's Press, LLC

ISBN-101936905906

ISBN-139781936905904

eBay Product ID (ePID)116362900

Product Key Features

Book TitleThomas W. Benton

Number of Pages192 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicIndividual Artists / General, General, United States / General

Publication Year2011

IllustratorYes

GenreArt, History

AuthorDaniel Joseph Watkins

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in

Item Weight60.1 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width10.2 in

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SynopsisA collection of 150 images of artwork by silkscreen artist Thomas W. Benton, this book also chronicles Benton's political activism and collaboration with Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson., Thomas W. Benton: Artist/Activist chronicles the life and political activism of artist Thomas W. Benton with 150 images of his artwork. Benton's silkscreen posters cataloged political movements and elections from 1968 to 2006 and are a powerful visual account of the issues and campaigns that shaped history. In addition to numerous candidates and issues in Aspen, Colorado, Benton created political posters for presidential candidates George McGovern and Gary Hart, and against President Nixon. The book includes never-before-published images of the Aspen Wallposters, a collaboration of Benton's art and Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson's writing in that promoted their Freak Power movement. Benton's later works, including abstract silkscreens, monotypes and paintings, are also explored in relation to the artist's life and philosophies. The book also includes Benton's commercial work in Aspen as a signmaker/printmaker, his architectural projects in Colorado and ten poems by close friend and lyricist Joe Henry.