How Norman Rockwell held a mirror up to American ambitions
Clip: 11/28/2013 | 6m 2s
How Norman Rockwell held a mirror up to American ambitions and common values
Art historians have often dismissed Norman Rockwell as merely a commercial illustration artist. But Deborah Solomon, author of "American Mirror," says Rockwell "mirrored what (Americans) wanted to be" and gave the nation a common culture. Solomon joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss Rockwell's influence and legacy.
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How Norman Rockwell held a mirror up to American ambitions
Clip: 11/28/2013 | 6m 2s
Art historians have often dismissed Norman Rockwell as merely a commercial illustration artist. But Deborah Solomon, author of "American Mirror," says Rockwell "mirrored what (Americans) wanted to be" and gave the nation a common culture. Solomon joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss Rockwell's influence and legacy.
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