Nestled along a horseshoe curve of the Monongahela River in the Mid-Monongahela Valley of southwestern Pennsylvania; Monessen was settled in the mid-1800s; though it was not formally established and named until 1898; then chartered as a city in 1923. Throughout the 20th century; Monessen was known mainly for its industry; especially steel and wire. The city served as a site for Pittsburgh Steel until the decline of the steel industry. That has not stopped the caring and determined residents of Monessen from trying to recapture the vibrant culture of the city. This book reflects on the history of the city through the second half of the 20th century; showcasing how current residents have led Monessen into the 21st century.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Octavio in Big Letters for a reason....By My Eyes ReadPaz is so brilliant and his hand in this book is why his name supercedes Duchamp on the cover. If you want to understand the real importance of Duchamp and his influence on EVERYTHING MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY (just about) that came after him; read this book. Skim through some parts by writers who get too labrynthy and but do not skip over Paz specifically.People who are art historians; which I am not except by interest; may have received much of this information through professional or academic training. For me; it makes so much relevant.The French had a cultural and philosophical/intellectual tradition that must be read or discussed along with the art that developed in France. The fact that Paz; rooted in Spanish; can tackle this as an editor/writer; puts the Duchamp the Innovative Artist and Cultural Commentator in a proper frame.If you care for theory; you must absolutely read this.
