Pereira, I. Rice (Irene Rice), 1902-1971

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Dates:
Birth 1902-08-05
Death 1971-01-11

Biographical notes:

Abstract painter, poet, and philosopher, Pereira was a major figure in the art world from 1930. She worked with the WPA Federal Art Project in New York, 1935-1939; in the 1940s she experimented with new media (glass, plexiglass, and plastic) of the constructivist school; and in the 1950s she returned to paint and canvas. She published numerous books on aesthetics and the philosophy of art. For further biographical information, see Notable American Women: The Modern Period (1980).

From the description of Papers, 1929-1976 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122565755

Painter, writer, educator; New York, N.Y. d. 1971.

From the description of Irene Rice Pereira interviews, 1968 Aug. 26 - Aug. 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220183806

Painter, writer, educator; New York, N.Y.

Died 1971.

From the description of Irene Rice Pereira papers, 1930-1972. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122502541

Painter, writer, educator; New York, N.Y.

Died 1971.

From the description of Irene Rice Pereira papers, 1965. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122546048

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Subjects:

  • American literature
  • Art, Modern
  • Art, Modern
  • Abstract expressionism
  • American
  • Art, American
  • Art
  • Art
  • Art
  • Art
  • Art criticism
  • Art galleries, Commercial
  • Artists
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  • Educator
  • Mysticism and art
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  • Painters
  • Painters
  • Painting, Modern
  • Philosophers, Modern
  • Women artists
  • Women painters

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  • Painter
  • Poets

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  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
  • Italy (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • New York (State)--New York (as recorded)
  • New York (State) (as recorded)

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