Immutable Mobiles: UNESCO's Archives of Colour Reproductions.

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  • Author(s): Perry, Rachel E.
  • Source:
    Art Bulletin. Jun2017, Vol. 99 Issue 2, p166-185. 20p.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      UNESCO; ART reproduction; ART & society -- History; CASSOU, Jean, 1897-1986; HISTORY; TWENTIETH century; ART exhibitions
    • Abstract:
      The article examines color art reproductions offered by UNESCO, known as the Archives of Colour Reproductions of Paintings. Particular focus is given to the history of the collection, which was founded in 1946 and debuted in 1949 through its first "Travelling Exhibition of Colour Reproductions," featuring works by Paul Cézanne, Pablo Picasso and Claude Monet. Additional topics discussed include how the project was launched in order to promote art appreciation for the "common man," French involvement in the program and the involvement of museum director Jean Cassou in the project.