George Benjamin Luks (1867-1933) is renowned for the oil paintings; watercolors; and pastel drawings he created as an acclaimed member of the artists collective known as the Ashcan School. His professional development came; however; from his apprenticeship as a newspaper and magazine artist. Luks spent his early career drawing cartoons; spot illustrations; political caricatures; and comic strips for the New York World and other papers. These early portraits and stories of street urchins; peddlers; shopkeepers; and other ordinary New Yorkers would all be revisited in his later painting. He achieved fame when he took over drawing Hogans Alley for Joseph Pulitzers New York World after the strips originator Richard F. Outcault defected to William Randolph Hearsts New York Journal.Life on the Press: The Popular Art and Illustrations of George Benjamin Luks explores the roots of the artists career drawing turn-of-the-twentieth-century New York City. The citys vital popular press served as a crucible in which a number of American artists honed their talents and learned how to communicate ideas to a broad popular audience.The resultant work; both popular and controversial; challenged notions of good art and proper subject matter. Robert L. Gambones study brings Lukss early work to light and reveals the funny; often edgy; and sometimes prejudicial creations that formed the base upon which Luks built his later career.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great read and insightfulBy Bryan RunionAny theatre maker looking for a new book to read or if you are someone looking into the art of theatre. this is a great book to get your feet wet. The great thing about Viewpoints is that it is based off of life. everyday life. in fact. Anne Bogart just gave these awarenesses a name to be applied into the art of acting. collaboration and directing. Even as a theatre practitioner myself. reading this book (many times over) it has opened my eyes to knew ways of looking at theatre and life as a whole.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A great read for actors. directors. and performers of all levels.By CasbyAptly described in the title. "A Practical Guide to Viewpoints and Composition". Perfect for new and veteran artists alike. Great information about ensemble building as well as getting outside of your comfort zone. The kind of book to go back and re-read with every new project. Youll find yourself applying techniques consciously as well as unconsciously.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great tool for any acting teacher or directorBy Josephine KeefeAs an actor Ive worked with viewpoints in college and in various productions. I love it. Its such a fantastic method for ensemble building and sensory work. Ive recently started directing and wanted to learn more about the method of viewpoints. This book was essential! I felt so prepared on my first day of rehearsal and as a first time practitioner of viewpoints it made me feel very secure in my teaching.
