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Discover the groundbreaking legacy of Louise Nevelson, a pivotal figure in twentieth-century sculpture, with this essential new book from Yale University Press. This detailed exploration delves into Nevelson's innovative art-making processes, intertwining themes of gender, race, and class. As a Ukraine-born Jewish immigrant, Nevelson carved a distinguished path in the male-dominated New York art scene, creating modular sculptures from found wood pieces, brilliantly painted in black. This book reexamines her influential work through the lens of contemporary critical thought, ensuring that her contributions are recognized within the broader spectrum of art history. The volume is masterfully organized around key aspects of her creative procedures, including dragging, coloring, joining, and facing. The quartet of slipcased books can be read in any sequence, mimicking the modularity of Nevelson’s own artistic practice. Explore how Louise Nevelson's art resonates with themes of domesticity, racialized materials, gendered labor, and environmental consciousness. This volume not only enriches the understanding of Nevelson's sculptures but also positions her work within today's pressing social and political discourses. Join art lovers and scholars alike in celebrating this essential resource that showcases Louise Nevelson's bold intersectional contributions to art and culture.