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Discussing the book "American Visions: The Epic History of Art in America" with the art critic and author Robert Hughes

BROADCAST: May. 28, 1997 | DURATION: 00:52:15

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 28, 1997

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 15 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Visual Arts Architecture, Design, Urban Planning

People

Producers and Directors Authors, Writers Critics

Tags

Hughes, Robert, 1938---Interviews Hughes, Robert, 1938-. American visions. Art, American--Themes, motives. Arts, American--History. Art--History.--United States Architecture--History.--United States Historians--United States--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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