| Archives
of American Art Smithsonian Institution |
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| Listening
Station |
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| Excerpts
from an oral history interview of André Emmerich conducted by Avis
Berman, New York City, May 15 and 17, 2002 |
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| 1. | Emmerich recalls his childhood, his interest in being an art dealer, and his early career in publishing and journalism. 4:46 | ||
| 2. | Emmerich comments on his interest in showing, selling, and documenting Pre-Columbian art. 2:57 | ||
| 3. | Emmerich discusses his art history studies at Oberlin College in 1945, his work at Oberlin's Allen Memorial Art Museum, and the development of his taste in art. 3:24 | ||
| 4. | Emmerich recalls painter Helen Frankenthaler at a costume party. 1:48 | ||
| 5. | Emmerich discusses showing painter Adolph Gottlieb and building a roster of artists. 1:52 | ||
| 6. | Emmerich comments on prejudice against women artists in the art world. 2:02 | ||
| 7. | Emmerich elucidates the challenges of promoting sculptors. 2:48 | ||
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Created
on Oct. 16, 2002 |
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