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Peggy Guggenheim: The Shock of the Modern

Francine Prose • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978-0300203486

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Peggy Guggenheim: The Shock of the Modern

Francine Prose • Yale University Press

ISBN-10: 0300203489 · ISBN-13: 978-0300203486 · 2015 · 1st Edition

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This biography of Peggy Guggenheim, written by Francine Prose, explores the life and influence of one of the most significant art collectors of the 20th century. The book delves into Guggenheim's impact on modern art, her relationships with artists, and her role in shaping the art world.

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Publisher: Yale University Press
Hardcover1st Edition2015
Pages: 240Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

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Contributor: Francine ProseMovement: Surrealism

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Category: 20th Century ArtCategory: Abstract ExpressionismCategory: Art BiographyCategory: Art CollectorsCategory: Art PatronageCategory: Modern ArtCategory: SurrealismCategory: ExpressionismInfluenced by: Marcel DuchampInfluenced by: Jackson PollockInfluenced by: Max ErnstInfluenced by: Guggenheim FamilyInfluenced: Contemporary Art CollectorsInfluenced: Art HistoriansInfluenced: Museum CuratorsInfluenced: Art BiographersCornerstone of: Modern Art Patronage

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