Description: What is Modern Painting?/ Barr Jr. Alfred H. 1943 Signed RARE MoMA 1st Addition. Rare book written by the Museum of Modern Arts' first Director. Book is in good condition, with wear consistent with age. Slight smudge on the cover. This booklet was the first of a series of educational publications printed and disseminated by MOMA. The booklet shows some binding loosening, and wear for a paper booklet that is nearly 80 years old. No markings on interior pages. Book measures 7.5" x 10". Signed front end page states "To Katrina with thanks, Alfred Barr" Book is part of the MoMA Store's rare book collection and is a very hard-to-find paperback edition of a landmark publication. Retails at the MoMA store for $3,000 (unsigned).
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Format: Paperback
Personalize: Yes
Item Width: 0.5 in
Item Length: 7.5
Item Height: 10 in
Topic: Paintings
Book Series: What is Modern Painting?
Vintage: Yes
Era: 1940s
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Edition: First Edition
Language: English
Publication Year: 1943
Book Title: What is Modern Painting?
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults, Ages 9-12
Author: Barr Jr., Alfred
Original Language: English
Signed By: Alfred Barr, Jr.
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Literary Movement: Modernism
Publisher: Museum of Modern Art
Inscribed: No
Signed: Yes
Genre: Art & Culture
Type: Picture Book
