The Federal Art Project in Illinois, 1935-1943
By: George J. Mavigliano and Richard A. Lawson.
Contributors: Lawson, Richard A.
Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press
Published: 1990
Place of publication: Carbondale
Language: eng
Number of pages: 257
Subjects: Federal Art Project; Federal aid to the arts -- Illinois; Art, American -- Illinois; United States -- Economic policy -- 1933-1945
Description: Started "because people were hungry," by the time the project ended, it had given artists the opportunity to study art, to meet other artists, to develop disciplined work habits, to manage their production with some business sense, and most importantly, to work without interruption. The authors include 32 photographs of Illinois Art Project artwork, locations, and personnel.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 244-257).