Primary Sources: The 1950s: Art

"A selection of paintings including commentaries on each one from the 1920's through the 1960's."

An Illustrated Survey: with Artists' Statements, Artwork and Biographies

Originally published in French as Les Américains by R. Delpire in 1958.

"Brings together critical historical documents, many of which are translated into English for the first time, in Japanese arts from the end of World War II through the next four and a half decades."

Roots -- Struggling artist, 1900-1918 -- Art and revolution, 1918-1923 -- France between two World wars, 1923-1941 -- Refugee in the United States, 1941-1948 -- Return to France, 1948-1952 -- The last thirty-three years, 1952-1985.