Edward Hopper (1882-1967) is considered the first significant American painter in 20th century art. Living in a secluded country house with his wife, Josephine, he depicted the loneliness of big city people in canvas after canvas. Probably the most famous of them, "Nightawks", done in 1942, shows a couple seated quietly, as if turned inwards upon ...
George Grosz (1893-1959) was one of the most important exponents of Dadaism, and therefore of political painting in general. He not only condemned both militarism and bourgeois culture, but also set himself in opposition to traditional forms of art. The decisive element in Grosz's paintings is their content: in them he pointed out defects in the ...
Edward Hopper (1882-1967) has been described as the greatest of American realists. His paintings enjoy universal popularity now and are featured in poster reproductions - but what is the secret of their appeal? This study attempts to find an answer.
George Grosz's name is closely linked to the art of the 1920s in Berlin. Famous for his drawings and paintings, Grosz was also a costume and set designer, writer and political commentator. This book presents a cross-section of his work, including his late work in America.
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