The Great American Pin Up

Examine the rich history of an iconic American art form through this definitive study of pin-up imagery. Beginning as classical painting and expanding across multiple mediums, from warplane insignia to garage calendars and commercial merchandise, the genre captivated audiences throughout the twentieth century and beyond. This comprehensive volume chronicles the genre's artistic evolution, profiles its most influential practitioners, and contextualizes its cultural significance within American visual tradition. Illustrated with over 500 carefully selected examples and presented in English, French, and German, it provides an authoritative exploration of a distinctly American aesthetic phenomenon.

Dimensions: 9.8" x 12.8" x 1.2"
Pages: 280