Title: The Federal Art Project in Illinois, 1935-1943
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.
Subjects: American Art, Economic policy, Federal Art Project, Federal aid to the arts, United states, economic conditions, 1918-1945
Places: Illinois, United States
Time periods: 1933-1945