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Black Mountain Poems: An Anthology by Jonathan C. Creasy – VIRTUAL

Date:
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free

Black Mountain College had an explosive influence on American poetry, music, art, craft, dance, and thought; it is hard to imagine any other institution that was so utopian, rebellious, and experimental. Founded with the mission of creating rounded, complete people by balancing the arts and manual labor within a democratic, non-hierarchical structure, BMC was a crucible of revolutionary literature. Although this artistic haven only existed from 1933 to 1957, BMC helped inspire some of the most radical and significant mid-century American poets. This anthology begins with the well-known Black Mountain Poets―Charles Olson, Robert Creeley, Robert Duncan, and Denise Levertov―but also includes artist Josef Albers and musician John Cage, as well as the often overlooked women associated with the college, M.C. Richards and Hilda Morley.

Moderated by Jay Bonner, associate head of school and humanities faculty, Asheville School and Joseph Bathanti, professor, Department of English, Appalachian State University with special guest Jonathan C. Creasy. Planned in conjunction with Intersections in American Art.

Book + Art

This discussion is a place to exchange ideas about readings that relate to artworks and the art world, and to learn from and about each other. Books are available at Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café for a 10% discount. To add your name to our Book + Art mailing list, click here or call 828.253.3227 x121.

Contact:
Asheville Art Museum
Phone:
828.253.3227
Venue:
Zoom
Website:
https://zoom.us/