Karal Ann Marling je profesorkou dejín umenia a amerických štúdií na Minnesotskej univerzite. Je autorkou mnohých kníh, ktoré sa zaoberajú okrem iného americkým nástenným maliarstvom z obdobia Veľkej hospodárskej krízy, ilustráciami 40. rokov, architektúrou zábavných parkov a vplyvom televízie na vizuálnu kultúru 50. rokov. Jej dielo sa ponára do vizuálnej histórie a skúma, ako umenie a kultúra formovali americkú identitu. Prostredníctvom jej štúdií získavame hlbšie porozumenie vizuálnym prejavom a ich spoločenskému dopadu.
Without a detailed description, it's challenging to provide a specific summary. However, "Graceland" often explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of life in a changing cultural landscape. It may feature characters navigating their dreams and struggles, set against a backdrop that reflects personal and societal challenges. The narrative could intertwine elements of music, family dynamics, and the pursuit of hope in difficult circumstances.
This book features a detailed chronological summary of the artist's life and work.
Describes the outsize spectacle that Christmas has become, showing the provenance and significance of each of its essential parts: the decorated trees and holiday lights, the cards and gifts and wrapping papers, the toy villages and store displays and Macy's holiday parade, Bing Crosby and Santa Claus. Includes information on Dayton department stores' Santabear
Discusses popular culture in the United States after the invention of the television.