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In this informative new volume, Henry C. Whyman presents the first biographical treatment of the brothers Olof Gustaf and Jonas Hedstrom, documenting their work in spreading Methodism among Swedish immigrants to America. Whyman discusses the Bethel Ship saga, a ministry notable and unique in ...

In this informative new volume, Henry C. Whyman presents the first biographical treatment of the brothers Olof Gustaf and Jonas Hedstrom, documenting their work in spreading Methodism among Swedish immigrants to America. Whyman discusses the Bethel Ship saga, a ministry notable and unique in American immigrant history. He also touches upon early Methodism in Sweden itself and examines the larger picture of American immigration, especially the role played by religion in nineteenth-century European immigration to the United States. The Bethel Ship, a floating chapel in New York Harbor, was the vehicle and headquarters for an effective and legendary ministry to immigrants arriving in America. The ship was purchased by a Methodist mission agency to provide a facility for a small congregation of Swedish seamen and immigrant nationals. Olof Hedstrom, a Methodist minister serving in the Catskill Mountain area, was called to New York to organize and lead this endeavor. Through Hedstrom's own efforts, theaid of his,brother Jonas, and the supportive assistance of the Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church, denominational Methodism was established among Scandinavians in communities throughout the United States. In addition, returning seamen and emigrant re-migration established Methodism in all Scandinavian countries. At its height, more than sixty thousand Scandinavians were on the rolls of Methodist churches on either side of the Atlantic. Whyman also examines pietism as a strong religious force in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. He cites John and Charles Wesley, from whom Methodism traces its origins, as examples of early pietists, noting that the movement isreflected in the lasare (readers) of Sweden, many of whom immigrated to America. In writing this book, Whyman utilized periodicals, private papers, autobiographies, diaries, and the indispensable annual reports of the Missionary S

From Renoir and Picasso to Red Grooms and Guerrilla Girls, this is the most useful reference work on twentieth-century art available in a one volume. Compiled by Ian Chilvers, the editor of The Oxford Dictionary of Art, it is both authoritative and accessible, with generous use of anecdote and clear ...

From Renoir and Picasso to Red Grooms and Guerrilla Girls, this is the most useful reference work on twentieth-century art available in a one volume. Compiled by Ian Chilvers, the editor of The Oxford Dictionary of Art, it is both authoritative and accessible, with generous use of anecdote and clear explanations of many potentially confusing terms. Providing broad coverage of painting, sculpture, drawing, and the applied arts, the dictionary has major entries on the important movements and styles of the twentieth century, including Dada, Cubism, Surrealism, Art Deco, Abstract Expressionism, Pop art, Body and Performance art, and Neo Expressionism. In addition there are entries on art schools and galleries, exhibitions and prizes, terms and techniques. The biographies feature not only artists but also collectors, critics, dealers, and patrons. And though the dictionary concentrates on the great names, it is not confined to the mainstream of modern art, featuring many artists working in a more popular tradition as well as interesting peripheral figures (such as the forger Elmyr de Hory). This up to date and informative guide is an essential reference for anyone interested in modern art.

Digital Currents explores the growing impact of digital technologies on aesthetic experience and examines the major changes taking place in the role of the artist as social communicator.Margot Lovejoy recounts the early histories of electronic media for art making - video, computer, the internet - ...

Digital Currents explores the growing impact of digital technologies on aesthetic experience and examines the major changes taking place in the role of the artist as social communicator.Margot Lovejoy recounts the early histories of electronic media for art making - video, computer, the internet - in the new edition of this richly illustrated book. She provides a context for the works of major artists in each media, describes their projects, and discusses the issues and theoretical implications of each to create a foundation for understanding this developing field. Digital Currents fills a major gap in our understanding of the relationship between art and technology, and the exciting new cultural conditions we are experiencing. It will be ideal reading for students taking courses in digital art, and also for anyone seeking to understand these new creative forms.