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At Work: The Art of California Labor

by Mark Dean Johnson

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ISBN13: 9781890771676
ISBN10: 1890771678
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Publisher Comments:

A powerful examination of California labor history since the turn of the twentieth century. Work is at the core of human existence: it is sustenance, security, survival. Through work we find fulfillment, dignity, and affiliation; conversely, we risk criticism and dissatisfaction and, at worst, degradation and alienation. Not surprisingly, the story of labor--which comprises passionate struggles and triumphs as well as dehumanizing forces--has figured largely in the arts. At Work: The Art of California Labor delivers a powerful examination of labor history in California since the turn of the twentieth century. This is a visual journey that follows early events and conditions, from the rise of statewide organized labor to the changing demographics of the wartime workforce; from the zenith of the California Labor School to the farm workers' movement; from the disenfranchisement of workers in the service economy to the potent effects of globalization felt at the end of the twentieth century. This compilation of images provides a heady insight into one of the most fundamental components of our daily lives and shows how our collective identity has evolved over time.

Book News Annotation:

Johnson (curator and professor of art, San Francisco State U.) surveys California artwork produced over the past century related to the California labor movement. Social and artistic issues are discussed and linked, and the range of styles and works examined is diverse. Paintings, photographs, and murals are reproduced in 111 plates. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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A Powerful examination of labor history in California. Includes full-color and b&w images by Tina Modotti, Richard Correll, Henrietta Shore, Diego Rivera and others.

Synopsis:

A powerful examination of California labor history since the turn of the twentieth century.
At Work is a compilation of images that provides heady insight into one of the most fundamental components of our daily lives and shows how our collective identity has evolved over time. This visual journey follows early events and conditions in California Labor, from the rise of statewide organized labor to the changing demographics of the wartime workforce; from the zenith of the California Labor School to the farm workers' movement; from the disenfranchisement of workers in the service economy to the potent effects of globalization felt at the end of the twentieth century.

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ISBN:
9781890771676
Subtitle:
The Art of California Labor
Editor:
Johnson, Mark Dean
Foreword:
Brechin, Gray
Foreword:
Brechin, Gray A.
Editor:
Johnson, Mark Dean
Afterword:
Olsen, Tillie
Foreword:
Brechin, Gray
Afterword:
Olsen, Tillie
Publisher:
Heyday Books
Location:
San Francisco
Subject:
20th century
Subject:
Art, american
Subject:
Working class in art.
Subject:
Labor in art.
Subject:
Labor & Industrial Relations - General
Subject:
Subjects & Themes - Travel - U.S./West
Subject:
United States - State & Local - West
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references.
Series Volume:
no. 70
Publication Date:
September 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
154
Dimensions:
10.98x9.00x.39 in. 1.40 lbs.

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