Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College 1933-1957
Leap Before You Look: Black Mountain College 1933-1957
$75.00
Molesworth, Helen & Ruth Erickson.
Yale University Press 2015
Book ID: 99111
Leap Before You Look is a singular exploration of this legendary school and of the work of the artists who spent time there. Scholars from a variety of fields contribute original essays about diverse aspects of the CollegeÑspanning everything from its farm program to the influence of Bauhaus principlesÑand about the people and ideas that gave it such a lasting impact. In addition, catalogue entries highlight selected works, including writings, musical compositions, visual arts, and crafts. The book's fresh approach and rich illustration program convey the atmosphere of creativity and experimentation that was unique to Black Mountain College, and that served as an inspiration to so many. This timely volume will be essential reading for anyone interested in the College and its enduring legacy.
400 pp. English Cl.
