Popcorn palaces : the Art Deco movie theatre paintings of Davis Cone / by Michael D. Kinerk and Dennis W. Wilhelm.

Main entry:

Kinerk, Michael D.

Title & Author:

Popcorn palaces : the Art Deco movie theatre paintings of Davis Cone / by Michael D. Kinerk and Dennis W. Wilhelm.

Publication:

New York : Harry N. Abrams, 2001.

Description:

144 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-142) and index.
Introducing the artist -- The art deco theatres -- Picture show summers -- An interview with Ivan Karp -- The artwork -- Epilogue: curtain call.

Summary:

"Glittery and colorful movie theatre facades and marquees have tempted Americans to step inside and see films since the early 1900s. In the late 1920s, however, as the talkies emerged, the old style of theatres - huge and exotic buildings designed like Moorish castles, Egyptian temples, and European mansions - gave way to smaller buildings in the new mode of the day, an Americanized version of the Art Deco style. Theatre owners in small towns and big cities alike built new showplaces in this style or renovated older buildings to catch the mood of the moment. Streamlined with flowing curves in gleaming metal, replete with geometric patterns and a wealth of frosted and mirrored glass, these "moderne" theatres were the height of fashion through the 1930s and 1940s, and they remain cherished landmarks." "Noted realist painter Davis Cone found his muse in these classic movie theatres, and they are the subject of all of his paintings, 80 of which are reproduced here in stunning color. Cone's paintings bring to life these familiar facades and the magic they still lend to Main Streets across America." "Theatre historians Michael Kinerk and Dennis Wilhelm tell the story of those theatres, as well as of Davis Cone's artistic involvement with them. The authors relate the changing economics of the movie business, tell how films were distributed, and describe the new architectural design, focusing on the Art Deco style of the post-Depression years. They also describe Davis Cone's development as an artist and his exhibition history. An interview with the influential art dealer Ivan Karp adds personal and important art world details to the story."--Jacket.

ISBN:

0810943611
9780810943612

Subject:

Cone, Davis, 1950- Themes, motives.
Cone, Davis, 1950- Criticism and interpretation.
Cone, Davis, 1950-
Cone, Davis, (1950- ) Critique et interprétation.
Motion picture theaters in art.
Motion picture theaters United States.
Art deco (Architecture) United States.
Cinémas dans l'art.
Art déco (Architecture) États-Unis.
Art deco (Architecture)
Motion picture theaters.
Themes, motives.
Art Déco
Filmarchitektur
Kino
Cinémas États-Unis 1900-1945 Dans l'art.
United States.
USA.

Form/genre:

Interviews.

Added entries:

Cone, Davis, 1950-
Wilhelm, Dennis W.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 215942
Call No.: ND37.C7476 K5 2001
Status: Available

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