Burns, Jim
Paris, Painters, Poets
- ISBN 13:
- 9781326846268
- author:
- Burns, Jim
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Lulu
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 298
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Paris, Painters, Poets by Jim Burns This collection explores the intersection of art and culture in Paris, delving into the lives and works of artists, writers, and musicians who shaped the city's identity. From the existentialists to the Beats, and from jazz to rock and roll, Burns examines the ways in which these creatives contributed to the city's vibrant cultural landscape. The book features reviews and essays on exhibitions by British painters Sven Berlin, John Bratby, and Stanley Spencer, as well as American poets Thomas McGrath, Lola Ridge, and William Wantling. It also delves into the early days of communism in Russia and America, and explores the impact of blacklists in Hollywood. With its diverse range of topics and perspectives, Paris, Painters, Poets offers a unique insight into the city's rich cultural heritage.