xii, 233 p., [10] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm
Bibliographic Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 176-208) and index
Contents:
List of illustrations -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Family background and influence -- Art student days -- The formative years -- The Armory Show -- Pach the artist, 1903-1919 -- Modern art exhibition organizer -- Society of Independent Artists -- Liaison, agent, dealer, and advisor -- Writings on modern European and American art -- Lectures on modern European and American art -- Latin American art and artists -- Historian -- Return to naturalism, 1919-1958 -- Final decade -- Epilogue -- Appendix : chronology -- Notes -- Selected bibliography -- Index
Summary:
"Explores the career of Walter Pach (1883-1958), an influential figure in twentieth-century art and culture. As critic, agent, liaison, and lecturer, Pach helped win the acceptance of modern European, American, and Mexican art throughout the North American continent"--Provided by publisher