Though located on Massachusettss scenic North Shore; Salem is often remembered for its less than picturesque history. The "Witch City;" as it is internationally known; is home to numerous landmarks dedicated to the notorious trials of 1692. Of these; the Witch House is perhaps most significant; this former residence of Judge Jonathan Corwin; whose court ordered the execution of twenty men and women; is the towns only true historic tie to the trials. It was here that Corwin examined the unfortunate accused. There is; however; more to this ancient building than its most famous occupant. From wars and death to prosperity and progress; local author John Goff searches beneath its beams and studs to find stories of those who called this place home.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. modern art is vacuousBy HarlanOne doesnt need to read this book to know that modern art is vacuous; but this books provides structured arguments consistent with what I know when I see much of what passes for modern art.Mr. Wolfe reviews the shallowness of the theories of modern art. It is not clear why the critics of modern art decide to favor one particular scruffy guy who paints lines to blots and not another. The way it works; as I understand from the book; is that lucky; favored one gets invited to parties and enjoys the patronage of the monied set that follows the currently favored critic who currently has the best platform for espousing what passes for analysis of current art trends.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Finally; an explanation of the nonsenseBy JunkieA friend gave me "Why your 5-year old Could Not Have Done That"; which was extremely unsatisfying as it quickly got into Art Theorys Conceptualism as the "Reason". This book; while unnecessarily snarky much of the time; at least presents a believable scenario. I had sought such explanation from curators; docents; and others in my peregrinations through museums and private collections; but this was the first time the explanation made sense. Kudos to the author (and hisses to the editor).1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Abstract Art and RealityBy Norm RaffishIf you have ever been confused; amused; or just plain confounded by abstract art; this book will make it very clear what its all about and what its not! Wolf described the forces; real and imagined; that brought this art movement to the fore. On the way you will smile and laugh at the goings on in the NY art world of the 50s and 60s. When you are done; you may well ask was it real? It is a relatively short book and does not assume you have or need a degree in art history.Get a laugh and little insight into one of the more offbeat eras of art. When you are done; you may never think about abstract expressionist art again in the same light; or any light.
