Wildeworld: The Art of John Wilde

The career of Wisconsin artist John Wilde is uniquely inspired by the Early Renaissance. Wilde revived the tradition of silverpoint drawing, and his exquisitely crafted paintings of nudes, figure compositions, still-lifes, and nature studies feature jewel-like color.

DRAWING
PB, 182 pp., illus.
1999, ISBN 1-55595-160-0
code: cma wil A-1
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Ancient Coins

In their abundance and intimate connection to the ruling elite of the ancient Greco-Roman world, coins offer a unique insight into the historical events of their time and into the social history of power and propaganda. Features 193 coins, from an ancient Persian “button” dated 1500 B.C. to the coin of Constantine’s Holy Roman Empire, circa 300 A.D.

ART HISTORY
PB, 80 pp., b&w illus.
2000, ISBN 0-932900-48-8
code: cma an B-2

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Contemporary Studio Case Furniture: The Inside Story

In the western world, the division between fine arts and the decorative struck sometime around the Enlightenment, when Europe’s foremost painters and sculptures began to combine the emerging world of knowledge with the creations of antiquity. These 37 furniture makers are the descendants of these artisans, presented here with color plates and essays on the last decade of case furniture.

DESIGN
PB, 96 pp., illus.
2002, ISBN 0-932900-77-1
code: cma con B-2

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Peter Gourfain: Clay, Wood, Bronze, and Works on Paper

Tolerance, social justice, environmental destruction, and disdain for corporate culture are key issues embodied in Peter Gourfain’s current work. An essay by Lucy Lippard and an interview by CMA Director, Russell Panczenko, get to the heart of the artist’ iconography.

SCULPTURE
PB, 112 pp., illus.
1990, ISBN 0-932900-79-8
code: cma gou B-1

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Handbook of the Collection

This catalogue highlights the cultural diversity of the Chazen’s holdings, which include ancient and contemporary works from North and South America, Europe, Egypt, India, China, Japan, Nepal, and Tibet.

ART HISTORY
PB, 174 pp., illus.
1990, ISBN 0-932900-23-2
code: cma han B-2

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The Art of Gilliam Jagger

Jagger's complex and moving work features installation pieces and works on paper. This exhibition highlights work created from the 1990's to the present, all of which represent the artist's protest against animal abuse. Contains some graphic images that are not suitable for young children.

SCULPTURE
PB, 72 pp., illus.
2003, ISBN 0-932900-97-6
code: cma jag B-2