Arthur Szyk preserved : institutional collections of original art : the essential compendium of publicly held works / edited by Irvin Ungar and Samantha Lyons ; with Allison Claire Chang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Szyk, Arthur, 1894-1951, artist.

Contributor:

Ungar, Irvin, editor.

Lyons, Samantha, editor.

Chang, Allison Claire, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Szyk, Arthur, 1894-1951--Catalogs.

Szyk, Arthur, 1894-1951--Biography.

Illumination of books and manuscripts, Polish--20th century.

Miniature painting--20th century.

Political art--United States--20th century.

Art--Conservation and restoration.

Szyk, Arthur, 1894-1951.

Illumination of books and manuscripts, Polish.

Miniature painting.

Political art.

United States.

Genre:

Biographies.

Catalogs.

Physical Description:

96 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Burlingame, California : Historicana, 2023.

Lewes, UK : D Giles Limited, 2023.

Summary:

Arthur Szyk (pronounced "Shick") was born in Lodz, Poland, in 1894 and died in New Canaan, Connecticut, in 1951. He was considered the greatest miniaturist and painter-illuminator of his era, and the leading political artist in America during World War II. He was internationally recognized and celebrated, and his works of art continue to be exhibited worldwide. This catalogue of institutional holdings of Arthur Szyk's art was created to provide the best jumping off point for those interested in surveying his originals for the purpose of research, scholarship, and curatorial possibilities. 'Arthur Szyk Preserved' illustrates where Szyk's work can be found today. Ultimately, this catalogue recognizes and celebrates the public institutions that serve as vital caretakers of Arthur Szyk's art and legacy. It is hoped that this publication will encourage them to more fully promote public awareness of Szyk's art and the breadth and beauty of his works in multiple and creative ways.

Contents:

Preface

Biography: Arthur Szyk (1894-1951)

The Guarantors of Arthur Szyk's Legacy

Institutional Collections of Original Art

Appendix A: Site-Specific Three-Dimensional Art

Appendix B: Arthur Szyk Archives

Appendix C: Timeline of the Artist's Life

Appendix D: The Artist's Residences

Appendix E: Selected Resources

Appendix F: Additional Plates.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 91).

ISBN:

9781913875404

1913875407

OCLC:

1371463154