Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial

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Thornton Dial has lived his entire life in the American South. Incorporating salvaged objects into his art, he creates epic works including haunting reflections on homelessness, global conflict, the tragedy of 9/11, and African American history.

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  Hard Truths

  • 2017-10-10
  • - pages
  • Paperback
  • Elevate
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  Hard Truths

  • 2009-03-30
  • 312 pages
  • Ebook
  • John Wiley & Sons

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