Picturing Mississippi, 1817-2017: Land of Plenty, Pain, and Promise
Picturing Mississippi, 1817-2017: Land of Plenty, Pain, and Promise is an illustrated collection of essays on the state’s visual arts and cultural history. Its chronological approach spans from Mississippi’s territorial period to the twenty-first century, with themes including racial justice, identity, memory, and environment.
At a glance
- Essays by multiple contributors, compiled and edited by Jochen Wierich.
- More than one hundred illustrations accompany discussion of Mississippi as a cultural landscape.
- Chronological coverage connects the state’s territorial history with art through the twenty-first century.
- Addresses racial justice, identity, memory, and environment.
Reference price: $39.95
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Pros
- The combination of essays and extensive illustration offers visual and historical context rather than a text-only survey.
- Its coverage considers art made both inside and outside Mississippi in relation to the state.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | University Press of Mississippi/Mississippi Museum of Art |
|---|---|
| Publication date | December 18, 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 176 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1887422269 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1887422260 |
| Dimensions | 10.3 x 0.8 x 11.2 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 3 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Mississippi history, regional art, or the social context of visual culture.
- Art-history and cultural-studies readers seeking essays that connect place, identity, and memory.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a practical guide, a single-author narrative, or coverage focused only on contemporary art.
Frequently asked questions
What period does the book cover?
The essays are broadly chronological, from Mississippi’s territorial period to the twenty-first century.
What subjects does it discuss?
The collection examines visual art in relation to Mississippi’s history and cultural landscape, including racial justice, identity, memory, and environment.
Does it include illustrations?
The listing describes more than one hundred illustrations.
Who edited the collection?
Jochen Wierich compiled and edited the essays.
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