Apples and Madonnas: Emotional Expression in Modern Art

New York, New York: Blue Ribbon Books, Inc., 1930. New & Revised Edition . Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. In the midst of the still misunderstood "modern art" movement in the 1930s, this book explores Expressionism, attempting to redeem it from the condemnation of "old fogies" & "Philistines" who decry any new trends in art. In 264 pages with a Frontis & 31 internal duotone plates, Index. Orig. published in 1930 by Covici Friede, this is the New Revised & Enlarged Fourth Edition from Blue Ribbon books in the US. ,With tan cloth over boards & black design around the lettering to front & spine, this hardcover book is in Good condition: generally quite clean with the occasional spot or smudge. Former owner's initials & date to ffep, else completely unmarked but for a sticker from Tory Row Bookshop inside front cover. Binding straight & strong, but both front & rear hinges are cracked. Pages show age-appropriate tanning, heavier around edges. Rubbing to extremities, heaviest at corners & both ends of spine, slight bump to bottom edge of front board. NO DJ. Our photos show the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.