UNESCO Conference, New York, 1951 : the American artist, 1951.

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UNESCO Conference, New York, 1951 : the American artist, 1951.

Dummy for an unpublished book which was intended for distribution at the Fifth National Conference on UNESCO. Designed by Theodore Brenson in collaboration with Herbert Matter and Robert Motherwell as a visual tribute to America's spirit of internationalism in the field of art.

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Motherwell, Robert

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Abstract expressionist painter. Close friend of Baziotes. From the description of Robert Motherwell postcard to William Baziotes, 1944. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122557368 Robert Motherwell, 1915-1991, painter of New York, N.Y. From the description of Oral history interview with Robert Motherwell, 1981 Feb. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 646401238 Painter; New York, N.Y.; b. 1915; d. 1991. From the description of Robert Motherwell in...

Brenson, Théodore, 1893-1959

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Illustrator, etcher, painter, writer, teacher, and lecturer (New York City). Born in Latvia, Brenson authored and illustrated books on European travel, art, and education. In addition, he contributed to national magazines and taught at the College of Wooster in Ohio. From the description of Theodore Brenson papers, 1937-1959. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122570993 ...

UNESCO

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Matter, Herbert, 1907-1984

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The artist and graphic designer Herbert Matter was born in Switzerland in 1907. His interest in art started early in life. In the late 1920s he moved to Paris to participate in its active art scene, studying with Fernand Léger and Amédée Ozenfant, and later working for both Adolphe Cassandre and Le Corbusier. During this time his interest in photography and graphic design became fully developed and led to his breakthrough project, the design of travel posters for the Swiss National Tourist Of...

National Conference on UNESCO 1951 : New York, N.Y.)

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