Synthesis of the Personal and the Political in the Works of May Stevens
Description:
This thesis is an investigation of the way in which the painter May Stevens (b. 1924) synthesizes her personal experiences and political philosophy to form complex and enduring works of art. Primary data was accumulated through an extended interview with May Stevens and by examining her works on exhibit in New York and Boston. An analysis of selected works from her "Big Daddy" and "Ordinary/Extraordinary" series revealed how her personal feelings about her own family became entwined with larger…
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Date:
May 1998
Creator:
Abbott, Janet Gail
Partner:
UNT Libraries