Tells us something about America after the war, when the nation sought to reconcile its sacrificial experiences from the Depression and in World War II with its role on the international scene. This book captures a transitional moment in US history while also serving as a catalog of the 38 masterpieces purchased by Auburn University.

The chronicle of this exhibit tells us something about America after the war, when the nation sought to reconcile its sacrificial experiences from the Depression and in World War II with its new role on the international scene. Defining the figures of confrontation that challenged America's tenuous self-conceptions at the time, this book captures a significant transitional moment in U.S. history while also serving as a catalog of the 38 masterpieces purchased by Auburn University.